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Norwegian Chicken Meatballs





Yields
Makes 4 servings

 1 pound ground chicken
 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
 1 large egg
 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
 1/4 teaspoon salt
 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  About 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
 1/4 pound gjetost cheese, cut into 1/4-inch dice
 4 to 6 cups hot cooked egg noodles or rice
Step 1
1

With a fork, stir chicken to mix well with 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, egg, 1/4 cup broth, salt, grated lemon peel, and 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried).

Step 2
2

Bring 2 cups broth to simmering in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan. As broth heats, drop level tablespoon portions of chicken into the liquid, keeping pieces slightly apart. Cover and simmer until meat is white in center (cut to test), 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3
3

With a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a bowl. Mix remaining 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth, and whisk into broth. Turn heat to high, add cheese, and whisk until it melts.

Step 4
4

Return chicken to sauce, mix gently, and heat for about 1 minute. Pour over noodles in a bowl and sprinkle with remaining dill.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories568
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g30%

Saturated Fat 9.3g47%
Cholesterol 202mg68%
Sodium 484mg22%
Total Carbohydrate 56g21%

Dietary Fiber 3.5g13%
Protein 34g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.