Jeni Wheeler's Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
- ½ red pepper, finely diced
- ½ white onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic or 7 finely diced garlic cloves
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons finely diced parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely diced cilantro
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- 1 cup finely chopped spinach
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup cotija or Romano cheese (optional)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (if pan frying)
Dipping Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon freshly-squeezed lime juice zest of ¼ lime
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
Instructions
- Sauté pepper, onion, red curry paste, and garlic in a tablespoon of oil until onions are slightly translucent. Mix all dry spices and the spinach in a bowl. Add ground chicken, cooked vegetables/spices, mayonnaise, eggs, and cheese (if using) to the bowl, and mix thoroughly. Roll meatballs or make patties. Pan fry using remainder of oil, over medium heat for 8 minutes on each side (keeping covered for 5 minutes each side) or bake at 425 for 25 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce. In a bowl, combine all ingredients, and mix thoroughly. Cover and allow flavors to meld for 30 minutes. Keep refrigerated. Stir and serve as a dipping sauce or spread.
