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Chicken Meatballs with Caramelized Onion and Leeks

5 from 1 vote
Serves: 14 meatballs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken Meatballs

  • 1.2 lbs ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Caramelized Onions & Leeks

  • 2 yellow onions
  • 2 leeks
  • 2 tbsp date syrup
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1 cup water
  • Olive oil

Directions

  1. Thinly slice the onions and leeks and set aside.
  2. Add the ground chicken to a large bowl. Add the chopped parsley, cilantro, spices, egg and bread crumbs. Mix together with your hands until everything is evenly incorporated.
  3. With oiled hands, take about 3 tbsp of the mix and form into small patties- you should get around 14-16 meatballs
  4. Heat a skillet on medium heat with the 1/3 cup of olive oil. Sear the meatballs for about 3 minutes per side on medium heat, until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. Into the same pan, drizzle a little extra oil. Add the sliced onions and leeks with a pinch of salt. Saute on medium heat for about 20 minutes total, mixing every couple of minutes until the onions have softened and browned.
  6. Add in the date syrup, salt, pepper, turmeric and water and mix well. Bring the pan to a boil.
  7. Place the chicken meatballs back into the pan and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the meatballs for about 15 minutes.