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Savory Black Rice Chicken Meatballs That Wow Your Tastebuds!

Savory Black Rice Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and nutritious dish that combines ground chicken with black rice and a blend of seasonings, perfect for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup cooked black rice
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup marinara sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, cooked black rice, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Mix the ingredients together until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
  4. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
  6. Serve the meatballs warm with marinara sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
  • Substitute ground turkey or beef for the ground chicken for a different flavor profile.

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