Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs

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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.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Servings:

Calories: 160kcal

Cost: $4.46

Equipment

1 Food Processor
1 Baking Sheet
1 Cooling rack

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

Notes

We served these with homemade hummus and pita. These would be good with Tzatziki sauce or a Greek salad.

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