NUTTY CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH LEMON SAUCE

Nutty Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Sauce image

A fun variation on meatballs.

Provided by Jessica

Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

12 ounces ground chicken
2 cups finely chopped almonds, divided
2 eggs, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon curry powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
¾ cup dry bread crumbs
⅔ cup chicken broth
1 cup cream cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix chicken, 1/2 cup almonds, 1 egg, lemon juice, mustard powder, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Roll mixture into 12 balls using floured hands to prevent sticking.
Beat remaining egg in a bowl. Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups almonds and bread crumbs in a bowl. Roll meatballs in beaten egg and then in almond mixture and place on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat broth in a saucepan over medium heat, about 5 minutes. Whisk cream cheese into broth and gently heat while beating until smooth. Add lemon juice, parsley, and chives. Keep lemon sauce warm until meatballs are done.
Serve meatballs with lemon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 214.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g