Harissa Chicken Meatballs

Name: Harissa Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 1 medium onion (finely chopped (about 2 cups)); 1 large yellow bell pepper (seeded and sliced); 1 large orange bell pepper (seeded and sliced); 5 cloves garlic (minced and divided); 3 tablespoons harissa paste (or to taste and tolerance, divided); 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 teaspoons ground coriander (divided (see note below)); 1 can (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound ground chicken or turkey (white meat, dark meat, or a combination); 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 large egg (beaten); 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (divided)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:50min

Big, bold flavor and weeknight practicality come together in these jumbo Harissa Chicken Meatballs! Made with lean ground chicken, these oversized meatballs are anything but ordinary. They’ve got a gentle kick of heat and a touch of North African-inspired flair that makes dinner feel a little more exciting without adding extra work!

Updated at: Sun, 17 May 2026 20:13:12 GMT