Chicken, courgette and basil meatballs

Name: Chicken, courgette and basil meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500g pack chicken mince; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 15g fresh basil, chopped; 1 courgette, grated; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 2 x 110g packs Mediterranean-inspired couscous

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Chicken mince makes fantastic meatballs and this easy, healthy recipe also features grated courgette, which keeps the meatballs extra-juicy. If you don't have chicken mince, however, any other mince would work. A hearty yet summery family meal to add to your list!

Updated at: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:46 GMT