Ingredients
For the Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 cup Italian style bread crumbs
- 2 1/2 lb. ground chicken
- 2 eggs
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 cup loose cilantro leaves - large stems removed
- 4 sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 tbs. fresh lime juice
- 2 tbs. olive oil
For the Gremolata:
- 1/4 cup sesame seed - gently toasted
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
- 1 bunch cilantro - stems removed
- 4 tbs. honey
- 3 cloves garlic
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tbs. olive oil
Instructions
For the Chicken Meatballs:
- Combine the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice and red pepper flakes in a food processor and give a few good chops.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the ground chicken, eggs, bread crumbs and the mixture from the food processor and mix together with your clean hands.
- Form into desired size chicken balls.
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with 2 tbs. of olive oil.
- Add a few of the chicken balls, but Do Not overcrowd the pan. Cook the chicken balls turning as necessary to get a beautiful golden color on all sides.
- The cooking time depends on the size of the chicken balls, but they should be firm when gently pressed and the juices should run clear.
For the Gremolata:
- Heat a small cast iron frying pan and place the sesame seeds in the dry pan to gently toast. They should achieve a light golden color. This process should only take a minute or two. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In a food processor place the dried apricots, cilantro, honey, garlic cloves, lime juice and olive oil.
- Process until a desired consistency is achieved.
- Remove from the food processor and stir in the toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4