Lemon Cumin Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2/3 tablespoon cup onion, minced, sauteed in 2 olive oil until translucent. (Reserve half for t
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
For topping:
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Preparation

1
In a large bowl, add ground chicken, bread crumbs, lemon juice, salt, paprika, cumin, pepper flakes, parsley and half of the sauteed onions. Mix thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2" meatballs.
2
In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Repeat in batches. Transfer to warm plate, cover and keep warm.
3
For topping: Melt remaining butter in skillet. Add remaining sauteed onions, paprika and cumin. Cook over medium heat until warmed through. Stir in lemon juice and spoon over meatballs. Serve.
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About

Leaner than pork or beef, these meatballs are deliciously different! Best served with mashed potatoes. Just a side note, we made our own bread crumbs from the heels of Udi's gluten free bread.

Yield:

4.0

Added:

Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 5:13pm

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