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plate of harissa chicken meatballs and bowl of herb dip

Harissa Chicken Meatballs with Herb Dip


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 people 1x

Description

Spicy harissa chicken meatballs with a light and cool herb dip – perfect for a snack at any game day!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup shallot, minced
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

Ingredients for the Herb Dip

  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 green onions, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons water (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the Harissa, breadcrumbs, shallot, cilantro, egg, garlic and spices together. Then add in the ground chicken and mix with a spoon or with your hands until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roll out each meatball with about 1 tablespoon of the mixture each. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet with space in between each meatball. Bake for 20-24 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Meanwhile, make the herb dip. Add all ingredients except the water to a food processor and pulse to combine. If the dip is too thick, add water to loosen it up. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve meatballs with toothpicks and the herb dip on the side. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes