Herby Chicken Meatball Bowl (Printable Version)
Tender herby chicken meatballs served with roasted chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and creamy jalapeño yogurt dressing over fresh kale.
# Ingredients:
→ Parmesan Roasted Chickpeas
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1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon herbs de province
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
→ Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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1 large sweet potato
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon cumin
→ Herby Chicken Meatballs
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1 pound ground chicken
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1 egg
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1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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2 green onions, finely chopped
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1/2 cup cilantro, fresh
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1/4 cup dill, fresh
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Zest of 1 lemon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
→ Yogurt Jalapeño Dressing
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1 cup basil, fresh
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1/2 cup dill, fresh
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Juice of 1 lemon
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon honey
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1 jalapeño, seeded
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2 garlic cloves
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ For Serving
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4 cups fresh kale
# Steps:
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Heat oven to 400°F. Drain and dry chickpeas thoroughly, then toss with olive oil, seasonings, and parmesan cheese on a baking sheet.
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Bake chickpeas for 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown, stirring halfway through cooking time.
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Cut sweet potato into bite-sized pieces, toss with olive oil, salt, cinnamon, and cumin on a separate baking sheet.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and starting to caramelize at the edges.
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In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients except oil. Shape mixture into cylindrical meatballs using approximately 2 tablespoons mixture per piece.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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Combine Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, jalapeño, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Divide fresh kale between four bowls. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, and herby chicken meatballs. Drizzle generously with jalapeño yogurt dressing.
# Notes:
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Meatballs can be shaped into cylinders for more browning surface
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Make sure chickpeas are well dried for maximum crispiness