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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (47g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

1 lb ground chicken

Calories 266
Calories from Fat 156 (58%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 17.4g 26%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 14%
Monounsaturated Fat 7.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 379mg 15%
Potassium 310mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 2.2g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 24.6g 49%

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Chicken or Turkey Meatballs (Moroccan Style)

Recipe #266209 | 25 min | 10 min prep | add private note
Nasseh

By: Nasseh
Nov 17, 2007

My husband's mom would make this for me while I was in Morocco. After the first time I tried to figure out what she put in it to make them so good. Mine were ok but not wonderful like hers. So the next time I was there I paid close attention when she made them.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix parsley, onion, & spices with the ground chicken (or turkey). Make sure it is well blended so that the spices are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
  2. 2
    Make 1 inch balls flattened to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  3. 3
    Optional: Dip the balls into the flour until coated. (The ones in the picture have been made this way).
  4. 4
    Pour enough oil to just cover the bottom of the frying pan, heat on medium heat.
  5. 5
    Place the balls into the heated oil. Turn frequently so they do not burn on the sides. Cook until they are done all the way through.
  6. 6
    Optional: To eat Moroccan style, use pieces of a thick bread to break off chunks of meatball. Pop into mouth & enjoy. (No utensils).

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From: Deantini

On Nov 18, 2009

We really liked these meat balls! I made them with ground chicken and halved the recipe which worked fine. I used dried parsley; but I am sure making it with fresh would be even better. I cooked in the oven for 25 min, no fuss. These would also make an interesting little appetizer or munchie pre-dinner. Made for Everyday is a Holiday.

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    From: Engrossed

    On Jul 17, 2009

    Very good made with hot Hungarian paprika. I did use the parsley which was a great addition. My chicken was frozen defrosted so was very wet...I added some flour to it as well as coated each patty with flour and placed them on greased cookie sheets and baked them at 350F. My Hubby has requested I make cucumber raita now to eat with the leftovers...I'm thinkin they might be good with the raita in a pita pocket. Made for the Zaar Stars tag game.

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  • From: Tallbirdmace

    On Feb 16, 2009

    Utterly delish! The flavourings were very subtle and quite beautiful. Cooked this for friends doing weight watchers and everyone had seconds, saying they were the best meatballs they’d ever had- no one could believe they were also so healthy. BIG thank you! We are having this again this week. I cooked these dipped in egg, rolled in whole wheat breadcrumbs and baked in the oven at 325F for 25 mins. Which helped “healthy” it up a lot! We ate this served with whole wheat spaghetti, fresh tomato marinara sauce, and salad.

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    From: Cookgirl

    On Apr 1, 2008

    I used smoked paprika in the meatballs. Good idea to grated everything small and chopped everything finely. This makes for a better shaped meatball. Served with whole wheat pita bread. Hubby loved it! Thanks, Nasseh!

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