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: 1 slice bread stale, torn into chunks; 9 ounces ground chicken; 2 green onions finely chopped; 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 egg lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons olive oil; lemon wedges to serve; 1 cup couscous; 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved; 1 cucumber small, quartered lengthwise and sliced; 2 green onions thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds toasted

Servings: persons

1 slice bread stale, torn into chunks
9 ounces ground chicken
2 green onions finely chopped
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 egg lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
lemon wedges to serve
1 cup couscous
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
1 cucumber small, quartered lengthwise and sliced
2 green onions thinly sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon 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.

266

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 slice bread stale, torn into chunks, 9 ounces ground chicken, 2 green onions finely chopped, 4 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Meatballs With Couscous Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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