Description
Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Basil Broth is a comforting, flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal. Juicy ground chicken meatballs are seasoned with aromatic spices and served in a fragrant basil broth, making it the perfect dish for cozy nights or special gatherings. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also adaptable for various dietary preferences, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, basil leaves, and lemon juice to the pot; bring to a simmer.
- Let the dish simmer for about 20 minutes until flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve in bowls garnished with extra basil leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg