Chicken Quinoa Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chicken Quinoa Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 yellow onion; handful cilantro; 1 carrot, grated; 3/4 cup quinoa, cooked; 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1 carrot, grated; kosher salt, pinch; ground black pepper, pinch

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper (I sprayed mine with olive oil cooking spray).
3
Place chicken in a large mixing bowl.
4
Sprinkle salt and pepper over chicken.
5
Using a food processor mince the garlic, onion and cilantro together.
6
Add to the chicken, the grated carrot, quinoa, panko crumbs and egg.
7
Mix well using your hands.
8
Shape into small meatballs.
9
Bake for 15 minutes and turn over and bake for 20 minutes more.
10
I freeze 1/2 for another meal.
11
In a medium saucepan place meatballs and stir in Tikka Masala Sauce.
12
Cook on low until simmering and meatballs and sauce are hot.

390

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chicken, 2 garlic cloves, peeled, 1/2 yellow onion, handful cilantro, and more.

Yes, Chicken Quinoa Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Quinoa Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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