Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Meatballs

By Lidey Heuck

Updated November 4, 2021

• Total Time: 30 minutes

• Rating: 5 (3,401 ratings)

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While chicken meatballs are not a traditional Moroccan dish, they harmonize beautifully with the country’s signature spices—paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and garlic—all staple flavors in Moroccan cuisine.

Whole-milk yogurt fulfills a dual role: it ensures the meatballs remain moist and tender while also serving as the foundation for a quick, cohesive sauce.

Avoid ultra-lean ground chicken made exclusively from breast meat; instead, select products labeled as a blend of white and dark meat. For a more artisanal touch, you can grind boneless, skinless chicken thighs yourself using a food processor.

Serve the meatballs alongside couscous and a green vegetable for a flavorful weeknight meal that rewards the minimal effort invested.

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