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Irresistible Harissa Baked Chicken Meatballs with Couscous & Yogurt

Irresistible Harissa Baked Chicken Meatballs with Couscous & Yogurt

This Irresistible Harissa Baked Chicken Meatballs with Couscous & Yogurt is a delightful culinary adventure with vibrant flavors and textures.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Thigh
  • 2 tblsp Shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Dried Apricots
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley & Dill
  • 1 tblsp Ground Harissa
  • 1/2 cup Bread (for soaking)
  • 1 cup Pearl Couscous
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 1 tblsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tblsp Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, shallots, garlic, dried apricots, parsley, dill, ground harissa, bread, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake in the oven for the specified cook time until cooked through.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, cook the pearl couscous according to package instructions.
  6. Serve meatballs over couscous with yogurt on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18g

Notes

Customize your meatballs by swapping out ground chicken for turkey or adding chopped spinach for extra nutrition. You can also experiment with spices like cumin or smoked paprika.

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