Lemongrass Kale Chicken Meatballs

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recipe by The Kitchen Paper https://thekitchenpaper.com/

  • Time icon
    Total Time
    35mins
  • Serves icon
    Serves
    2
  • Calories icon
    Calories
    633
based on 1 ratings

These healthy meatballs are packed with nutrients from kale and Asian-inspired flavors from lemongrass, garlic, and ginger. These meatballs are baked, but you could cook them on the stovetop if you prefer. Serve with a side of potatoes and more vegetables!

Inspired by: https://thekitchenpaper.com/lemongrass-chicken-kale-meatballs/

recipe updated Feb 25, 2022

Ingredients

  • Kale icon
    Kale
    10 g
  • Sesame oil icon
    Sesame oil
    1 tablespoon
  • Ginger icon
    Ginger
    30 g
  • Lemongrass stalk icon
    Lemongrass stalk
    30 g
  • Garlic clove icon
    Garlic clove
    2
  • Lime juice icon
    Lime juice
    1 tablespoon
  • Green onion icon
    Green onion
    55 g
  • Cilantro icon
    Cilantro
    7 g
  • Ground chicken icon
    Ground chicken
    455 g
  • Egg icon
    Egg
    1
  • Salt & pepper icon
    Salt & pepper
    1 pinch

Tools

  • kCook icon Oven
  • kCook icon Food processor
  • kCook icon Baking sheet - 18 x 13"
  • kCook icon Food processor bowl
  • kCook icon Large mixing bowl

Step preview

  1. Pre-heat oven - 170°C
  2. In a food processor, combine the ginger, lemongrass, garlic, lime juice, green onion, cilantro, kale, and toasted sesame oil
  3. Pulse until there are no large pieces, but not so it’s completely smooth
  4. Combine the chopped mixture with the ground chicken, egg, salt, and pepper
  5. Scoop into balls
  6. Transfer content of large mixing bowl to baking sheet
  7. Bake - 20 min, 170°C
  8. Serve
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