How to make Chicken Meatballs in Morita Chile Sauce

Name: How to make Chicken Meatballs in Morita Chile Sauce
Prep time: 65 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 500 grams ground chicken; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped; salt; pepper; tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups tomatillo, cut into quarters; 2 cloves garlic; 2 morita chiles, deveined and seedless; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 sprig fresh cilantro; 1/4 tablespoons cumin, whole; 1 tablespoon olive oil; chervil, to accompany

Sophia Rivera

Nothing is better than an easy homemade dish, just like the one your grandmother used to prepare! We’ll show you how to make Chicken Meatballs in Morita Chile Sauce that you can accompany with delicious rice made from ground cauliflower seasoned with fine herbs.

This easy recipe is ideal for complementing a keto menu, as it is a dish low in carbohydrates and sugars, which are the most important to eliminate in a keto diet. Additionally, it is an incredible main dish made with chicken and a spicy broth that will give the perfect touch to your meal. The best part about making this quick recipe is that it is low in calories; these Chicken Meatballs in Morita Chile Sauce have only 500 calories and a high percentage of protein.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 05-01-2019

Preparation

35 mins

30 mins

Low

Mix the ground chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper. Using your hands, shape the meatballs and set aside. Heat the oil over medium heat in a saucepan and fry the tomatoes, garlic, and chiles for 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth, cilantro, and cumin, and cook for 5 minutes. Let it cool slightly. Blend the previous preparation until you obtain a smooth sauce. Fry the sauce again with a little more oil and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, add the meatballs, cover, and cook until the meatballs are cooked through. Serve the meatballs and garnish with parsley.

Nutritional information

* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Energy

91.9

kcal

4.6%

Carbohydrate, by difference

3.6

1.2%

Protein

8.6

17.2%

Total lipid (fat)

7.69%

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