SPICY LOVAHS THIS IS FOR U.
You know the way each every now and then you get on a spicy kick? Effectively, it’s actually each day for me… Siete jalapeño scorching sauce on my eggs within the morning. Habanero cheddar on sandwiches. Jalapeños on pizza (and in every thing). You identify it, I’m including a kick of warmth.
These firecracker hen meatballs have been one in every of my ‘craving spicy meals in the course of the weeknight’ creations from years in the past. They’re full of jalapeño, cayenne, and scorching sauce for firecrackin’ warmth. In addition they include somewhat sweetness from coconut sugar and recent cilantro pineapple coconut rice in order that the meal is well-balanced. The whole lot pairs so fantastically collectively that I assure you’ll be licking your plate clear. Let’s get to it!
Components in firecracker hen meatballs
These candy & spicy hen meatballs are full of scrumptious spices and some vivid veggies. You’ll want:
- Meatball base: I used 93% on this recipe in order that they’re nonetheless juicy. Be at liberty to make use of lean floor turkey as nicely. You’ll combine the meat with egg and panko bread crumbs to assist them stick collectively. See beneath for a grain free & gluten free choice as nicely!
- Meatball mix-ins: you’ll add finely diced onion, cilantro, and jalapeño for a kick of warmth, taste and moisture, plus your favourite scorching sauce (I like Sriracha or Cholula), soy sauce, coconut sugar, and a mix of cozy spices.
- For the rice: I like to recommend jasmine or basmati rice. Don’t use brown rice as it’s going to take too lengthy to totally prepare dinner. You’ll simmer the meatballs and really prepare dinner the rice proper within the coconut milk for a beautiful, creamy taste.
- Produce: the meatballs will prepare dinner with candy, juicy pineapple and purple bell pepper, then get topped with recent cilantro and scallions to complete the dish.
Can I make this dish gluten-free or grain-free?
- To make gluten-free: use gluten-free bread crumbs OR 2-3 tablespoons of coconut flour instead of the breadcrumbs. I like to recommend beginning with 2 tablespoons to see in case your meatballs maintain collectively nicely and should you can simply form them into balls.
- To make grain-free: comply with the gluten-free directions above after which use cauliflower rice as an alternative of normal rice.
Attempt new fruit & veggies
Be at liberty to experiment together with your favourite fruits and veggies! I feel mango could be scrumptious instead of the pineapple, and broccoli could be an excellent swap or addition to the bell pepper (you’ll simply want so as to add it to the skillet earlier to prepare dinner).
The way to prepare dinner hen meatballs in coconut milk
I like cooking these firecracker hen meatballs in wealthy coconut milk as a result of they keep tremendous moist and take in the entire flavors within the coconut milk.
- Combine the meatballs. Add the entire meatball elements to a big bowl and use clear palms to combine and kind into 16 golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs. Warmth olive oil in a big deep skillet. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then switch them to a plate. You might want to do that in batches to suit the meatballs, however no must prepare dinner them right through as they’ll end within the sauce.
- Simmer the rice. Scale back the warmth to medium-low and add within the coconut milk and pineapple; stir within the rice, then add the meatballs again in and produce to a pleasant simmer. Cowl the pan, cut back warmth to low, and prepare dinner.
- Cook dinner the veggies, garnish & serve. After 20 minutes, take away the lid and add in purple bell pepper. Cowl and prepare dinner for five extra minutes to assist tenderize the bell peppers, then high the skillet with cilantro and scallions!
Make them forward of time
These firecracker hen meatballs can simply be prepped forward of time!
- Merely combine and kind the meatballs then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper then tightly cowl the meatballs with plastic wrap and place within the fridge till you’re able to prepare dinner them.
- You’ll be able to prep these meatballs as much as 1-2 days forward of time.
Storing suggestions
When you’re going to meal prep these firecracker hen meatballs, I like to recommend storing them in an hermetic container within the fridge for 3-4 days. Sure, you possibly can retailer them with the sauce + rice! To reheat merely place your meatballs and sauce within the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Freezer-friendly hen meatballs (2 alternative ways!)
- Bake first, then freeze: place your meatballs and sauce in a freezer-safe, hermetic container or bag and freeze all of it for as much as 3 months. If you’re able to get pleasure from, let your container of meatballs + sauce thaw within the fridge for a couple of hours or in a single day, after which empty the contents right into a pan on the stovetop. Warmth them in your pan till they’re good and heat, after which serve!
- Freeze earlier than baking: it’s also possible to freeze these meatballs earlier than cooking them! Kind your meatballs as instructed, place them on a baking sheet, and put them within the freezer for 1-2 hours. That is referred to as a flash freeze. Then, switch your frozen meatballs to an hermetic, freezer-friendly bag or container and place them within the freezer for as much as 3 months. To thaw them, merely place them within the fridge for a couple of hours or in a single day after which prepare dinner them as directed within the recipe.
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I hope you’re keen on these firecracker hen meatballs! When you make this recipe, remember to depart a remark and price the recipe beneath. You may also snap a photograph and add it to Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen. Get pleasure from, xo!
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Firecracker Hen Meatballs with Cilantro Coconut Pineapple Rice
Unbelievable firecracker hen meatballs made with flavorful spices and served with a creamy cilantro coconut pineapple rice. These wholesome firecracker hen meatballs are spicy, candy, savory and make an unimaginable one pan meal. Simply made gluten free and ideal for meal prep!
Components
- For the meatballs:
- 1 pound 93% lean floor hen (or lean floor turkey)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (if GF sub 2 tablespoons coconut flour)
- ¼ cup very finely diced white onion
- ⅓ cup finely diced cilantro
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- ½ tablespoon scorching sauce of alternative (I like Sriracha or Cholula)
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
- 1 ½ tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly floor black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- For the rice:
- ¾ cup jasmine or basmati white rice (don’t use brown rice, it’s going to take too lengthy to prepare dinner)
- 1 (15 ounce) can mild coconut milk
- 1 cup heaping cup frozen or recent pineapple chunks
- 1 purple bell pepper, julienned
- ¼ cup finely diced cilantro
- For garnish:
- Scallions (inexperienced a part of inexperienced onion solely)
Directions
In a big bowl, add the bottom hen, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, scorching sauce, soy sauce, coconut sugar, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Use clear palms to combine and kind into 16 golf ball sized meatballs.
Place a big deep skillet over medium-high warmth and add in olive oil. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes complete. You might want to do that in batches, relying on what number of meatballs you possibly can slot in your skillet with out overcrowding them. When meatballs are finished browning, switch to a plate and put aside.
Scale back the warmth to medium-low and add within the coconut milk and pineapple; stir within the rice, then add the meatballs again in and produce to a pleasant simmer. Cowl the pan, cut back warmth to low and prepare dinner for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, take away the lid and add in purple bell pepper. Cowl and prepare dinner for five extra minutes to assist tenderize the bell peppers.
To complete it off, add in cilantro over rice and meatballs. Serve instantly. Makes 4 servings. Garnish with scallions.
Recipe Notes
See the total submit for suggestions, methods & freezing directions!
Diet
Serving: 1serving (primarily based on 4)Energy: 469calCarbohydrates: 46.3gProtein: 27.7gFats: 18.9gSaturated Fats: 8.3gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 11.1g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats
This submit was initially revealed on August eighth, 2020, and republished on July twentieth, 2024.
