Green Goddess Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

Name: Green Goddess Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; ⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs; ¼ cup ricotta cheese; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest; 1 large egg; ½ cup mixed fresh herbs:; kosher salt and pepper; 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil; ⅓ cup plain greek yogurt; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 garlic cloves; ⅓ cup baby arugula or spinach greens; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon snipped chives; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; big pinch kosher salt and pepper

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4 people
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Green Goddess Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

Kian Mendoza

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We love green goddess meatballs! These chicken meatballs are made with all the components of green goddess dressing: herbs, lemon, garlic - and also drizzled in a green goddess sauce. They are super tender and juicy and delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound ground chicken
⅔ cup seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup ricotta cheese
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
1 large egg, lightly beaten
½ cup mixed fresh herbs: parsley, basil and chives
kosher salt and pepper
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil

green goddess dressing

⅓ cup plain greek yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves
⅓ cup baby arugula or spinach greens
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
pinch of Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
big pinch kosher salt and pepper

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Instructions

Mix together the ground chicken, bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, garlic, lemon zest, egg, fresh herbs and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until just combined, then roll the mixture into 1 or 2-inch meatballs. I wet my hands and it helps roll smooth meatballs. I place all the meatballs on a plate.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides - let them get golden and dark all around. You want to cook them until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. You can also pop them in the oven at 350 for 10 minutes or so to finish them off.
Serve the meatballs drizzled with the green goddess dressing, with rice, couscous, quinoa or even salad.