Ranch Chicken Meatballs

"Ranch Chicken Meatballs are a perfect use for ground chicken, which I prefer to turkey. Use a danish whisk to bring the mixture together"

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Ranch Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli Couscous

 

Prep Time:   25 mins    Cook Time:   25 mins   Servings:  4 people

Source: Howsweeteats.com

 

Ingredients
 

Chicken Meatballs

 

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ⅓ cup finely grated cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
  • ranch dressing, for serving

  

Broccoli Couscous

 

  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups dry couscous
  • 1 ½ cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • salt and pepper

 

 

Directions

 

Ranch Chicken Meatballs

 

  1. Combine the chicken, egg, cheddar, breadcrumbs, chives, garlic powder, dill, onion powder and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs that are roughly 1-inch in size.

 

Air Fryer Directions for Meatballs:

 

  1. Place a parchment in your air fryer that corresponds with the size of your unit.  Place the meatballs in, set the fryer to 400 degrees, for 8 minutes. 
  2. After 8 minutes, swirl around and cook for another 8 minutes or until you have reached 165 degrees.

  

Skillet Directions:

 

  1. Warm olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are browned and their internal temperature reaches 165°F. This process should take about 10 minutes.

  

Broccoli Couscous

 

  1. Pour 3 cups of stock into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Stir in the couscous, broccoli, and butter, then return the mixture to a boil.
  2. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer.  Cover the saucepan and let it cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed.
  3. Once done, take it off the heat, fluff the couscous with a fork, and let it rest for 5 minutes. 
  4. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

 


February 12, 2024
 

This is a really good meal, and I love a good chicken meatball.  How Sweet Eats seems to have a lot of chicken meatball recipes on her site - and so far everyone that I have tried has been fantastic. 

 

If you dislike touching raw chicken of any kind, try using a danish whisk to bring the meat mixture together.  You will wish you would have thought of it sooner.  

 

 

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