Chicken Cilantro Meatballs With Yogurt Sauce

• -Meatballs-
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons cilantro (coriander)
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs
• salt and pepper
• flour
• -Yogurt Sauce-
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 1 tablespoon cilantro (coriander)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a mixing bowl, combine: chicken, onion, cilantro, cumin, marjoram, egg, olive oil, bread crumbs, salt and pepper – mix well.
2. Place in fridge for 30 minutes to allow mixture to firm up and breadcrumbs to absorb liquid.
3. During this time, make yogurt sauce
4. In bowl, combine: greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper – mix well.
5. Place in fridge until needed.
6. Now, let’s make the meatballs.
7. Heat some oil in a frying pan.
8. Rub your hands in some flour to avoid sticking.
9. Take a spoon full of the chicken mixture, roll it in flour, shake off excess and form into a ball.
10. Place in pan.
11. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, should be a nice golden brown.
12. When done, remove and place on paper towel.
13. Cook meatballs in batches until all mixture is used
14. Place and serve with yogurt sauce!