Cabbage-Stuffed Polish Chicken Meatballs (Zrazas)

Zrazas are Polish meatballs made with ground chicken, fresh parsley, and garlic and stuffed with sauteed cabbage. They are very juicy despite being made with ground chicken

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 onion, minced
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 medium head cabbage, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 slices bread
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine bread and milk in a shallow bowl and soak.

Step 2

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add cabbage, cover, and simmer until cabbage is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In the meantime, combine ground chicken, onion, parsley, and garlic in a large bowl. Mix in soaked bread, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Place 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture into the palm of your hand and top with 1 teaspoon of cabbage. Cover with meat mixture, sealing the filling inside.

Step 4

Place flour in a small bowl. Dredge meatballs in flour.

Step 5

Heat oil in a a large skillet and cook meatballs in batches until browned, about 5 minutes on each side.