At Story House Early Learning, mealtimes are more than just food on a plate; they’re moments of comfort, discovery, and full tummies. Behind the scenes at our Bundoora centre, our talented Chef Darinka has been serving up nutritious, delicious meals with heart.
With a deep passion for creating child-friendly meals packed with goodness, Chef Darinka has perfected dishes that our little learners genuinely look forward to. Curious what’s on the menu?
Today, we’re sharing one of these family favourites straight from Chef Darinka’s kitchen, her much-loved Oven-Baked Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs recipe. Packed with nutrients and hidden veg, this one’s a hit at lunchtime and perfect for the whole family to recreate at home.
Chef Darinka’s Oven-Baked Chicken and Zucchini Meatballs
Ingredients
- 500g Chicken Mince
- 2 Zucchinis Grated
- 2 Tablespoons of Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
- a pinch of salt
Method
- Preheat your oven to 20 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and lightly grease a non stick baking tray.
- Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well to combine.
- Use a 2 tablespoon to scoop up the chicken mixture and shape into balls. If you find the mixture is still a little ‘wet’ you can add some more breadcrumbs to help it ‘stick’ together and shape into balls.
- Place the chicken balls onto your prepared baking tray, cover with foil and cook for 30 minutes
- remove foil from tray and cook for a further 10mins or until golden.
- Serve on mashed potato topped with Napolitan and Oregano sauce
Whether it’s their first taste of meatballs or a regular favourite, this dish is always a winner at Story House. It’s hearty, wholesome, and made with love, just how Chef Darinka likes it.
Stay tuned for more recipes and behind-the-scenes moments from our incredible team of educators, carers, and chefs.
