Spicy Chicken Meatballs in Tomato-Lime Dip Recipe

Name: Spicy Chicken Meatballs in Tomato-Lime Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped; 1 teaspoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; One 15-ounce can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/4 pounds ground chicken
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 scallions (white and green parts), finely chopped
1 teaspoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients except the oil.
2
Mix well, then shape into golf ball-size meatballs.
3
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, lime juice, and cumin.
6
Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
7
Partially cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve the meatballs with the tomato-lime dip on the side for dunking.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chicken Meatballs in Tomato-Lime Dip falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Spicy Chicken Meatballs in Tomato-Lime Dip

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