Description
Dairy-Free Palak Chicken Meatballs: Enjoy juicy chicken meatballs in a rich, creamy spinach sauce with oat creamer. Gluten-free and allergen-friendly!
Ingredients
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5 cups basmati or jasmine rice, cooked
Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
1 cup plain gluten free panko breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne
Sauce:
2 cups frozen spinach
2.5 cups oat creamer
4 tbsp dairy-free butter
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric
Instructions
- Combine all the meatball ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until the ingredients are well mixed. Make sure not to over mix.
- Now we’ll start our sauce. In a skillet, heat the pan over medium heat. Add 2 tbsp butter and the 1 tsp minced garlic. Let sizzle for about 1 minute so the butter picks up the garlic flavor.
- Add the tomato paste and mix with the butter for about 1 minute.
- Add the spinach and spices under “sauce” to the pan.
- Sauté the spinach for about 5 minutes in the pan, then add in 2 cups of the oat creamer (save 1/2 cup for later). Sauté for another 5 minutes and set aside.
- Time to cook our meatballs! In a separate skillet, preheat over medium heat and add the 2 tbsp butter.
- Using your hands or an ice cream scooper, mold the ground chicken into balls about 2 inches in diameter (you’re welcome to make them smaller if you prefer, just lessen the cook time).
- Add the meatballs to the pan to brown, turning after about 2 minutes. After 5 minutes, add the sauce to the pan and lower heat to low medium.
- Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature of your meatballs is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Add in the unused 1/2 cup of oat creamer if more liquid is needed in the sauce (may not be needed depending on your preferred thickness)
- Let cook and enjoy over basmati or jasmine rice. Enjoy
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Entrees
- Cuisine: Indian