Looking for a versatile, healthy, and delicious meal option? Also looking to bring a boost of Mars’ vital energy to your plate? Whether you’re planning a family dinner, need a party appetizer, or doing meal prep for the week, this chili-chicken meatballs recipe will quickly become one of your go-to recipes. Packed with mild chili pepper flavor and easy to make, these meatballs are perfect for anyone looking for a tasty, protein-rich dish. Also great for people with an Aries moon.
Why Choose Chicken Meatballs?
Chicken meatballs are a leaner alternative to traditional beef or pork meatballs, making them a healthier choice. They’re also incredibly versatile, pairing well with pasta, salads, sandwiches, or even on their own as a protein-packed snack. Plus, they can easily be customized with your favorite herbs and spices to suit any palate.
Why Chili Peppers?
Chili Peppers are a great way to bring heat and energy into your life, when you’re feeling a little lackluster. Ruled by Mars, they can be used to enhance your motivation, ambition and desire to suceed and take action.
Tips for making meatballs:
Don’t overmix: When combining the ingredients, mix just until everything is incorporated. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
Use a cookie scoop: For evenly sized meatballs, use a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture.
Customize the flavors: The base chicken meatball recipe of eggs, chicken and panko can be used with a variety of spices and herbs to suit your intention and flavor preferences.
Serve hot: Chicken meatballs are best served hot. For easy meal preparation, you can pair them with your favorite pasta, toss them in marinara sauce, or enjoy them as a tasty appetizer.
Store leftovers: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
A Kick of Mars: Easy Chili-Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ Pasilla Pepper minced
- ½ Anaheim Pepper minced
- ½ Jalapeno Pepper seeded and minced
- 2 large eggs
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Hatch chili powder
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Combine the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, minced chili peppers, eggs, garlic, spices, olive oil, agave syrup, salt, and pepper. Use your hands or a spoon to mix everything together until well combined.
- Once the mixture is well-combined, start shaping it into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. You should be able to make approximately 40 meatballs.
- Bake: Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
