Chicken Shawarma Meatballs

Name: Chicken Shawarma Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lbs boneless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup parsley; 1/2 red onion; 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder

6 steps

Prep:30minCook:25min

These chicken shawarma meatballs are bursting with flavor! We’re obsessed with the homemade ground chicken prepared in our trusty food processor—it’s a total game changer. Bonus tip: incorporating chickpeas not only keeps them moist, but also enhances the protein and fiber content with a plant-based twist! It gives it falafel vibes too!

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 21:05:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories356.3 kcal (18%)

Total Fat15.4 g (22%)

Carbs18.4 g (7%)

Sugars4.1 g (5%)

Protein35.2 g (70%)

Sodium836.6 mg (42%)

Fiber4.9 g (18%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1.25 lbsboneless chicken breasts

¼ cupparsley

0.5red onion

1can chickpeas

drained and rinsed

2garlic cloves

2 tablespoonstomato paste

2 teaspoonssmoked paprika

2 teaspoonscumin

1 teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoonpepper

1 teaspoononion powder

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chicken breasts, parsley, red onion, chickpeas, garlic cloves, tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Process until the mixture is well blended and forms a cohesive mixture.

Step 3

Roll the mixture into meatballs.

Step 4

Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray.

Step 5

Lightly spray the meatballs with cooking spray to help them brown and prevent sticking.

Step 6

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.