Description
A delicious and healthy dish featuring juicy chicken meatballs, fresh basil, and vibrant summer vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup mixed summer vegetables (e.g., zucchini, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake meatballs for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a pot, bring vegetable or chicken broth to a boil, add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté summer vegetables until tender.
- Combine couscous with sautéed vegetables, season with salt and pepper. Serve with basil chicken meatballs on top.
Notes
You can prepare the meatballs a day in advance and keep them refrigerated. Feel free to mix in cheese or use ground turkey instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: basil chicken meatballs, summer couscous, healthy dinner, easy recipes, family meals