Sustainability was also a reason to create new options. “With the veggie ball we wanted to offer something as appreciated as the classic meatball, but plant-based and with less environmental impact,” explains David. The veggie ball has a carbon footprint that is 20 times lower than the classic meatball, the chicken ball has a carbon footprint that is four times lower. With more alternatives you can not only choose between more favorites, you can also decide how big environmental impact your meal should have.
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Try our delicious HUVUDROLL chicken meatballs – gently seasoned to preserve the natural, juicy chicken flavour. And choosing them helps you reduce your climate footprint by eating less red meat.
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Product details
Serve the chicken meatballs as classic Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, cream sauce and lingonberry jam – or try them with pasta, vegetables or dishes inspired by Asian cuisine.
Chicken meatballs should taste like chicken. That’s why we’ve seasoned the chicken meat gently, allowing its natural, juicy flavor to stand out. Still, its taste is not unlike the beef and pork meatball.
By eating white meat instead of red meat you reduce your carbon footprint.
Easily prepared from frozen in minutes. In the oven, in the microwave or on the stove.
Easily portioned. Prepare the amount needed, leave the rest in the freezer.
Just as tasty warm as they are cold, e.g. cut in half as a sandwich topping.
Measurements
- Net weight: 1000 g (2 lb 3 oz)
Packaging
HUVUDROLL
Article Number104.992.06- Width: 28 cm (11 ")
- Height: 8 cm (3 ")
- Length: 29 cm (11 ¼ ")
- Weight: 1.00 kg (2 lb 3 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Story
A buffet of good
Today’s recipe for the classic IKEA meatball rolled out from our test kitchen already in 1985. Since then, the IKEA meatball has become an icon on plates around the world and a proud example of traditional Swedish cooking. But, when we asked customers on three different continents what food they prefer, we realized we had to extend our meatball family with tasty alternatives.
“Not everyone eats beef or pork, so we went into the kitchen to create new recipes,” says David Johansson, chef and product developer at IKEA Food Services. First came the chicken ball – an alternative for those who like meat, but not necessarily red meat. “Like all our meatballs it’s just as good hot as cold, and we’ve seasoned it gently so it fits different cuisines and local flavors.”
Favorites against climate change
New flavors in a classic shape
The newest edition to the family is the plant ball. It’s made with pea protein, potatoes, apple, oats and onion, but has the great taste and juicy bite of a meatball – making it perfect for everyone who wants to cut down on meat without losing out on the experience. "A lot has happened since 1985. Now, there are eatable IKEA icons for more of the many people. No matter if you’re flexitarian, vegan, meat lover, have dietary needs or cultural preferences.”
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Chicken meatballs for the taste and the climate
Not a classic meatball and not vegetarian – but something new and unique. If you want to eat less red meat to reduce your climate footprint, but still want a meat taste, HUVUDROLL chicken meatballs are a good choice. We have gently seasoned them to preserve the natural, juicy chicken flavour and made them easy to prepare from frozen. Serve classically with mashed potatoes, cream sauce and lingonberry jam – or with pasta, vegetables or Asian dishes.