CHICKEN AND RICE MEATBALLS WITH HUMMUS

Chicken and Rice Meatballs With Hummus image

Provided by Chris Morocco

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 scallions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
1 lb. ground chicken
1½ cups cooled cooked white rice
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. hawaij, baharat, curry powder, or other spice blend
1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
1 small white onion, thinly sliced
4 small dill pickles, sliced
2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
2 cups parsley leaves with tender stems
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Hummus and lemon wedges (for serving)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Gently mix scallions, garlic, ginger, chicken, rice, oil, hawaij, and 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl (don't overwork). Form mixture into 12 balls. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Toss onion, pickles, cucumbers, parsley, and lemon juice in a medium bowl to combine; season salad with salt.
Spread hummus on plates; top with meatballs and salad. Serve with lemon.