Moroccan Spiced Chicken Meatballs

Moroccan food is known for being bright and flavorful with different spices, textures, and Mediterranean ingredients. If you’re looking to try a little bit of their culture these meatballs are the perfect start! They’re quick to make for an easy weeknight dinner and the leftovers are even better!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground chicken (or sub ground turkey)
• ¼ cup bread crumbs
• 1 large egg, whisked
• 1 clove garlic minced
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground pepper
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp cinnamon

Lemon Yogurt Sauce:

• ¼ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp honey

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 F
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix until just combined.
3. Form into evenly sized balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet
4. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
5. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt sauce ingredients.
6. Serve meatballs with a whole grain of choice and steamed vegetables on the side. Drizzle yogurt sauce over meatballs before serving.