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Chicken meatball sandwich with greens and yoghurt dressing
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Chicken meatball sandwich with greens and yoghurt dressing

A light and filling sandwich with juicy chicken meatballs, crisp greens and a fresh yoghurt dressing. Ideal for lunch when you want something classic but a little more balanced.

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45 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

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  • Chicken meatballs

    • 14.1 oz Minced chicken
    • 1 stk Egg
    • about 0.4 cup Rolled oats
    • 1 stk Onion, finely grated
    • 1.7 fl oz Milk
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Pepper
    • 1 tbsp Oil for frying

  • Yoghurt dressing

    • 7.1 oz Skyr or Greek yoghurt
    • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
    • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
    • 1 tsp Honey
    • ¼ tsp Salt
    • ¼ tsp Pepper

  • Sandwich

    • 4 stk Wholegrain burger buns or rye rolls
    • 1 håndfuld Lettuce
    • 0.5 stk Cucumber, sliced
    • 2 stk Tomatoes, sliced
    • 5.3 oz Red cabbage, finely shredded (optionally pickled)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the ingredients

    1. Stir minced chicken, egg, oats, finely grated onion, milk, salt and pepper together into an even mixture.
    10 min
  2. 2

    Let the mixture rest

    1. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the oats absorb the liquid.
    5 min
  3. 3

    Shape and fry

    1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
    2. Shape 8 small meatballs and fry for 6–8 minutes in total until golden and cooked through.
    15 min
    Medium heat
  4. 4

    Season the dressing

    1. Stir skyr or yoghurt together with Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper.
    5 min
  5. 5

    Build the layers

    1. Split the buns and place lettuce at the bottom.
    2. Place 2 meatballs in each and top with cucumber, tomato and red cabbage.
    3. Spread the yoghurt dressing and close the sandwiches.
    10 min
  6. 6

    Let the flavours settle

    1. Let the sandwiches sit for 5 minutes before serving, so they are easier to eat.
    5 min

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Nutrition

Calories

560kcal

Protein

36g

Fat

20g

Carbs

52g

Serving Size

420g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenMælkÆg

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with crisp vegetable sticks or a small salad on the side.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Sparkling water with lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Carrot sticks

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store covered in the fridge (meatballs and dressing separately).

Tips

Preparation

  • • The dressing can be mixed the day before and kept refrigerated.

Cooking

  • • Fry the meatballs small and flat so they cook through faster and stay juicier.

Serving

  • • Pack meatballs and dressing separately if it is for a packed lunch, so the bread stays crisp.

Variations

Flavor

  • Mild and fresh

Health

  • Wholegrain and plenty of vegetables

Method

  • Pan-fried

Toppings

  • Pickled cucumbers

Author

C

Camilla

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C

Camilla