Description
Spicy and flavorful chicken meatballs made with harissa paste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, harissa paste, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into small, uniform balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Briefly sear the cooked meatballs for color, about 1 minute per side, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute store-bought breadcrumbs with crushed crackers or oats.
- Adjust the amount of harissa paste based on your preferred spice level.
- These meatballs pair well with yogurt sauce or served over couscous.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: North African Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 21
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: chicken meatballs, harissa, spicy meatballs, ground chicken recipe, easy dinner