Chicken Meatball Sliders with Pesto Spread Recipe
Delicious Chicken Meatball Sliders with Pesto Spread.
- Total Time: 1 Hour, 5 Minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders
Ingredients
Pesto:
- 2 cup loosely packed fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt Adjustable Grinder
- 1/4 tsp Spice Islands Fine Grind Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Crisco Oil
Meatballs:
- 2 cup loosely packed fresh spinach
- 4 chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Spice Islands Italian Herb Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Ground Pink Himalayan Salt
- 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Crushed Red Pepper
- 1/4 tsp Spice Islands Fine Grind Black Pepper
- 1 lb ground chicken OR turkey
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp Crisco Oil
- 1 doz slider rolls
Directions
Pesto:
- Combine all ingredients except oil in a blender or food processor and blend until pureed. Add oil slowly in a stream until fully combined. Set aside.
Meatballs:
- Heat spinach on a microwave-safe plate for one minute; set aside to cool. Transfer to double layer of paper towels; fold over and squeeze excess moisture from spinach.
- Combine spinach, onions, vinegar, Worcestershire, salt and peppers in blender or food processor and process until finely minced. Transfer mixture into a mixing bowl with ground chicken and bread crumbs; stir until well combined. Form into 12 golf ball-sized meatballs. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange meatballs in skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes turning meatballs until browned and cooked through.
- Spread pesto onto both halves of each slider rolls, add desired toppings and one meatball per roll. Serve immediately.
Tips
If desired, top with lettuce, tomato OR red onion.
Slightly flatten each meatball for quicker cooking and easier eating!
