Mediterranean Herby Chicken Meatball Bowl
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with our Herby Chicken Meatball Bowl. This delightful dish combines tender chicken meatballs, crispy chickpeas, and roasted sweet potatoes, all served atop a bed of fresh kale and drizzled with a creamy yogurt sauce. It’s not only visually stunning but also packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or meal prep. With aromatic herbs and spices that will tantalize your taste buds, this bowl is easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz chickpeas
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp herbs de provence
- 1 large sweet potato (peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko
- 1 shallot
- 3 green onions
- 3/4 cup cilantro
- 1/2 cup dill
- 1.5 lemon zest
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.25 cup yogurt
- 1.5 cup basil
- 3/4 cup dill
- 1.5 lemon juice
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp honey
- 1 jalapeño
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups kale
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine chickpeas with olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs de provence; spread on a baking sheet.
- Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, salt, cinnamon, and cumin before adding to the baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with ricotta cheese, egg, panko, lemon zest, shallot, green onions, cilantro, dill, salt, and pepper; form into meatballs.
- Bake all ingredients together on separate sheets for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce: whisk yogurt with basil leaves, dill, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced jalapeño, pressed garlic cloves; season to taste.
- Assemble the bowl by layering kale as a base followed by roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas topped with meatballs and sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg