Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs
These are called Kafta or Kofta depending where in the Mediterranean you are. They are usually shaped more like a sausages or little footballs. We are putting our own spin on them and making them into round meatballs. These can be served with Tzatziki or Hummus or with a Greek Salad and, or some grains. The Lebanese 7 spice make these taste amazing and so different from a traditional Italian meatball. We even freeze them for meals on nights that we won't have time to make them. They freeze quite well.
Jump to Recipe
Jump to Video
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 Lb Ground Chicken
- 2 Tbsp Parsley
- 1 Tbsp 7 Spice Ground Cinnamon, Allspice, Coriander, Allspice, Nutmeg, Cumin and Black Pepper
- 1/4 Onion
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Mint
- 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flake
- 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 Egg Yolk
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F
- Place a cooling rack directly on a baking sheet
- Place the onion in the food processor
- Add the parsley
- Add the mint
- Add the red pepper flake
- Add the 7 spice and salt
- Pulse until everything is chopped and incorporated
- Add the ground chicken
- Add the egg
- Pulse until mixed, do not over process
- Add 1/4 of the bread crumb and test the stickiness of the mixture. If it is too sticky to roll, add the other 1/4 of the bread crumbs
- Remove the blade from the food processor and scoop one small handful at a time, roll the meat into balls by cupping the meat and moving both hand in opposite directions over the meat.
- Place each ball approximately an inch apart to allow air to circulate around the entire surface.
- Place in the oven and bake for approximately 20-25 minutes depending on the size of your balls. Internal temperature must reach 165 degrees F for the balls to be cooked properly.
- Remove from the oven and place on your serving tray or plates
Video
Notes
We served these with homemade hummus and pita. These would be good with Tzatziki sauce or a Greek salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 13gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 462mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1034IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe
Tried this recipe? Click on the Stars at the top of the recipe or leave a review right here
Related Recipes
Chickpea Salad w/Feta and Olives
This is the greek inspired version of our standard chic pea salad. The saltiness of the feta and olives will satisfy your tastebuds and keep you coming back to this recipe.
Check Out This Recipe
Homemade Hummus
Rich chick pea flavor, with sesame tahini, garlic, lemon all combined in a fluffy dip. This can be served as a healthy appetizer. party food, side dish, or even in a pita sandwich.
Check Out This Recipe
Fabulous Falafel
Mediterranean Food is so flavorful we could eat it everyday! This falafel is light, satisfying, and yet filling. We like to eat this with a greek salad or grilled veggies !
Check Out This Recipe
Grilled Vegetable Medley
These grilled vegetables are so beautiful and delicious that everyone will be asking for seconds. Kids and adults love them because they can pick out their favorites!
Check Out This Recipe
Tastes so different from Italian meatballs- great for a change