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Chicken Breast Meatball Mix – High Protein & Meal Prep Friendly

Cooks in 15 min Difficulty Easy
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If you’re bored of plain chicken breast but still want to hit your protein goals, this chicken meatball mix is your new best friend. It’s juicy, packed with flavor, and endlessly versatile. It’s perfect for throwing into burrito bowls, shaping into chicken burgers, or threading onto skewers. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or just want a better way to use up chicken breast, this recipe is it.

My Secret to a Juicy Meatball Mix Using Chicken Breast

Chicken breast is my go-to protein: it’s lean, affordable, and super nutritious. But let’s be real—it’s easy to mess up. That’s why this recipe turns it into something that’s tender and flavorful every time.

The key? A small amount of baking soda. It sounds strange, but trust me. It helps the proteins in the chicken retain moisture, giving you a juicy bite even after reheating. Plus, a spoonful of white miso paste adds umami richness without overpowering the dish.

Meal Prep Tips

This chicken meatball mix is perfect for meal prep. Once shaped and cooked, you can:

  • Store in the fridge for 5–7 days
  • Freeze for up to 3 months
  • Reheat in the microwave, skillet, or oven without losing texture

Pair with rice, salad, noodles, or throw it in a wrap. You’ve got protein ready in minutes.

Variations & Add-Ins

  • Spicy Kick: Add chili flakes or a dash of sriracha
  • Mediterranean Style: Mix in oregano, lemon zest, and parsley
  • Asian-Inspired: Add grated ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil

How to Make this Chicken Breast Meatball Mix

Base Mix:

  • 1 kg chicken breast
  • 10 g potato starch
  • 1 egg
  • 10 g neutral oil
  • 10 g salt
  • 5 g sugar
  • 15 g white miso paste
  • 3 g black pepper
  • 5 g baking soda

Optional Aromatics:

  • 3 scallion stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Steps

  1. Blend the Base
    In a food processor, blend the chicken breast, potato starch, egg, and oil until smooth and paste-like.
  2. Season It Up
    Add in the salt, sugar, miso paste, pepper, and baking soda. At this point, I like to switch to mixing by hand for better texture—but that’s totally optional.
  3. Add Flavor Boosters
    Stir in your optional ingredients like garlic, scallions, or onion powder if you’re using them. This is where you can customize it to fit whatever cuisine you’re aiming for.
  4. Shape Your Protein
    Roll the mixture into meatballs, form patties, or press onto skewers. Pan-fry, bake, or air-fry—any method works.
Chicken Breast Meatball Mix – High Protein & Meal Prep Friendly

Chicken Breast Meatball Mix – High Protein & Meal Prep Friendly

Recipe by Patrick Kong
Course: MainDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

8

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • Base Mix

  • 1 kg chicken breast

  • 10 g potato starch

  • 1 egg

  • 10 g neutral oil

  • 10 g salt

  • 5 g sugar

  • 15 g white miso paste

  • 3 g black pepper

  • 5 g baking soda

  • Optional Aromatics

  • 3 scallion stalks, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, grated

  • 1 tsp onion powder

Directions

  • Blend the Base
  • In a food processor, blend the chicken breast, potato starch, egg, and oil until smooth and paste-like.
  • Season It Up
  • Add in the salt, sugar, miso paste, pepper, and baking soda. At this point, I like to switch to mixing by hand for better texture—but that’s totally optional.
  • Add Flavor Boosters
  • Stir in your optional ingredients like garlic, scallions, or onion powder if you’re using them. This is where you can customize it to fit whatever cuisine you’re aiming for.
  • Shape Your Protein
  • Roll the mixture into meatballs, form patties, or press onto skewers. Pan-fry, bake, or air-fry—any method works.

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