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Harissa Chicken Meatballs

Ground chicken meatballs simmered in mild harissa sauce. Cauliflower and parsley keep the meatballs moist while adding texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 poundground chicken
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoonsmoked paprika
  • 1/2 cupfrozen riced cauliflower
  • 1/4 cupchopped onion
  • 1/4 cuppacked chopped parsley
  • 3 large peeled garlic cloves minced
  • 1 large egg
  • Olive-oil cooking spray
  • 2 jars 10 oz each prepared mild harissa sauce (I love Mina Harissa)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • spoon or hands
  • large nonstick skillet
  • towel or paper towel

Method
 

Instructions
  1. If the frozen riced cauliflower is a solid block, let it sit a few minutes to soften and break it up; press in a clean towel or paper towel to remove obvious excess moisture if needed.
  2. Place the 1 pound ground chicken in a large mixing bowl and break it up slightly with a spoon or your hands. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
  3. Add 1/2 cup frozen riced cauliflower, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup packed chopped parsley, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 large egg to the bowl. Mix just until the ingredients are combined; avoid over-mixing.
  4. Divide the mixture into 16 equal portions (about 1 1/4 ounces each) and gently roll each portion into a ball. Handle gently so the meatballs hold together without becoming compacted.
  5. Heat a heavy-duty, large nonstick skillet with tall sides over medium-high heat until hot.
  6. Spray the skillet with olive-oil cooking spray. Place the meatballs in a single layer without crowding the pan (work in batches if necessary). Cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total.
  7. Pour in both jars (2 × 10 oz = 20 oz) prepared mild harissa sauce. Increase heat just until the sauce comes to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  8. Simmer the meatballs in the harissa sauce, uncovered or partially covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly. Check that the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F (74°C).
  9. Remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Notes
Refrigerate up to 4 days. Freeze up to 6 months.