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Harissa Chicken Meatballs

Harissa Chicken Meatballs: Flavor-Packed Comfort Food Delight

These Harissa Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and healthy dinner option, blending juicy meatballs with zesty harissa paste for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken preferably thigh meat for best results
  • 3 tablespoons Harissa Paste choose a mild version if preferred
  • 2 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 1 small Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Flat-Leaf Parsley packed tightly when measuring
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint chopped finely
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for frying
For the Salad
  • 1 large Seedless Cucumber diced
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion finely chopped
For the Bowl
  • 1 cup Couscous (or alternative) substitute with quinoa or brown rice
  • 1/2 cup Hummus store-bought recommended
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese crumbled on top
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Harissa Paste optional, for spice lovers
  • to taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • to taste Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, harissa paste, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, dill, mint, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until fully combined.
  3. Using oiled hands, form 12-14 meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs, sautéing for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
  6. While the meatballs bake, mix diced cucumber, lemon juice, chopped red onion, and remaining dill and mint in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. In a serving bowl, spread a layer of hummus, followed by couscous. Add the meatballs, top with cucumber salad, feta, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs are great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or frozen for later use.

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