Spicy Chicken Meatballs with Chimichurri

Recipe

Ingredients

For the Chimichurri

• 1 cup Parsley, thinly chopped
• 1 Shallot, thinly chopped
• 4 Garlic cloves, thinly chopped
• 1/2 tsp. Red pepper flakes
• 2 tsp. Red wine vinegar
• 3 tbsp. MAZOLA® CORN OIL
• Salt & pepper

For the Meatballs

• 1 1/2 lb Chicken, ground
• 1 Egg
• 2 Mexican green onions, minced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
• ½ cup MAZOLA® CORN OIL
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Flour

Directions

For the Chimichurri

1. Combine ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in fridge.

For the Meatballs

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, combine the chicken, Mexican green onions, garlic, parsley, and egg; season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Form the meatballs with your hands, drizzle them with a thin layer of flour and set aside.
4. Heat MAZOLA® CORN OIL in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides 2 to 3 minutes per side.
5. Place the chicken meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in the oven 15 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
6. Let the meatballs rest 2 to 3 minutes and serve topped with the chimichurri sauce.

Pro Tips

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