Chicken Meatballs With Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Meatballs With Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: None None FOR THE CHICKEN MEATBALLS; 1 slice stale bread, torn into chunks; 9 oz ground chicken; 2 None green onions, finely chopped; 4 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 None egg, lightly beaten; 2 tbsp olive oil; None None Lemon wedges, to serve; None None FOR THE COUSCOUS SALAD; 1 cup couscous; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced; 2 None green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

None None FOR THE CHICKEN MEATBALLS
1 slice stale bread, torn into chunks
9 oz ground chicken
2 None green onions, finely chopped
4 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 None egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp olive oil
None None Lemon wedges, to serve
None None FOR THE COUSCOUS SALAD
1 cup couscous
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 None green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cumin seeds, toasted

1
For the chicken meatballs, place the bread in a small bowl and cover with water. Let stand to soak for 5 mins, then drain and squeeze dry. Place in a large bowl with the ground chicken, chopped green onion, 2 tbsp of the cilantro and the egg. Mix thoroughly and season. Using wet hands, shape into about 16 small meatballs.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches for 5-7 mins, tossing frequently, until browned and cooked through. Keep warm.
3
For the couscous salad, combine 1 cup boiling water and remaining 1 tbsp oil in a large bowl. Stir in the couscous; cover and let stand for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Add remaining salad ingredients and remaining 2 tbsp cilantro and toss well.
4
Serve the meatballs with couscous salad and lemon wedges. Squeeze the lemon over the salad when ready to eat.

265

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: None None FOR THE CHICKEN MEATBALLS, 1 slice stale bread, torn into chunks, 9 oz ground chicken, 2 None green onions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Meatballs With Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Meatballs With Couscous Salad

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