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Nicole Grace

Peruvian Chicken Meatballs with Spicy Sauce Delight You!

Delicious Peruvian chicken meatballs served with a spicy sauce, perfect for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Peruvian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup tomato sauce for the spicy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, cilantro, onion, garlic, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the spicy sauce. In a small saucepan, combine tomato sauce, hot sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in the spicy sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey for ground chicken.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice or quinoa for a complete meal, or add them to a salad for a lighter option.

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