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cilantro chicken meatballs

Chicken Cilantro Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce

Kenton & Jane
Chicken meatballs with cilantro and a yogurt sauce for dipping
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Blog
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients
  

  • -Meatballs-
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon marjoram
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • flour
  • -Yogurt Sauce-
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove pressed
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro coriander
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine: chicken, onion, cilantro, cumin, marjoram, egg, olive oil, bread crumbs, salt and pepper - mix well.
  • Place in fridge for 30 minutes to allow mixture to firm up and breadcrumbs to absorb liquid.
  • During this time, make yogurt sauce
  • In bowl, combine: greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper - mix well.
  • Place in fridge until needed.
  • Now, let's make the meatballs.
  • Heat some oil in a frying pan.
  • Rub your hands in some flour to avoid sticking.
  • Take a spoon full of the chicken mixture, roll it in flour, shake off excess and form into a ball.
  • Place in pan.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, should be a nice golden brown.
  • When done, remove and place on paper towel.
  • Cook meatballs in batches until all mixture is used
  • Place and serve with yogurt sauce!