Chicken Meatballs with Quinoa

These meatballs offer a new spin on a classic family favorite by combining ground chicken and quinoa.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 218 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup water
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• ¼ cup quinoa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 4

Transfer cooked quinoa and onions to a large bowl. Add chicken, egg, tomato paste, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined. Shape the moist mixture into meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Step 6

Let meatballs cool for 10 minutes before serving.