Firecracker Hen Meatballs with Coconut Pineapple Rice

SPICY LOVAHS THIS IS FOR U.

You understand how each occasionally you get on a spicy kick? Effectively, it’s actually every single day for me… Siete jalapeño scorching sauce on my eggs within the morning. Habanero cheddar on sandwiches. Jalapeños on pizza (and in every part). You title it, I’m including a kick of warmth.

These firecracker rooster meatballs had been one among my ‘craving spicy meals through the weeknight’ creations from years in the past. They’re filled with jalapeño, cayenne, and scorching sauce for firecrackin’ warmth. Additionally they include a bit of sweetness from coconut sugar and recent cilantro pineapple coconut rice in order that the meal is well-balanced. All the pieces pairs so superbly collectively that I assure you’ll be licking your plate clear. Let’s get to it!

Elements in firecracker rooster meatballs

These candy & spicy rooster meatballs are filled with scrumptious spices and some vibrant veggies. You’ll want:

• Meatball base: I used 93% on this recipe in order that they’re nonetheless juicy. Be happy 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 under 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 can take too lengthy to completely cook dinner. You’ll simmer the meatballs and really cook dinner the rice proper within the coconut milk for a beautiful, creamy taste.
• Produce: the meatballs will cook dinner with candy, juicy pineapple and crimson 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 rather than 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 happy to experiment along with your favourite fruits and veggies! I believe mango can be scrumptious rather than the pineapple, and broccoli can be an excellent swap or addition to the bell pepper (you’ll simply want so as to add it to the skillet earlier to cook dinner).

Learn how to cook dinner rooster meatballs in coconut milk

I like cooking these firecracker rooster meatballs in wealthy coconut milk as a result of they keep tremendous moist and take in all the flavors within the coconut milk.

1. Combine the meatballs. Add all the meatball elements to a big bowl and use clear arms to combine and kind into 16 golf ball-sized meatballs.
2. 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 have to cook dinner them during as they’ll end within the sauce.
3. 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, scale back warmth to low, and cook dinner.
4. Prepare dinner the veggies, garnish & serve. After 20 minutes, take away the lid and add in crimson bell pepper. Cowl and cook 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 rooster 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 cook dinner them.
• You’ll be able to prep these meatballs as much as 1-2 days forward of time.

Storing suggestions

In the event you’re going to meal prep these firecracker rooster meatballs, I like to recommend storing them in an hermetic container within the fridge for 3-4 days. Sure, you’ll be able to retailer them with the sauce + rice! To reheat merely place your meatballs and sauce within the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Freezer-friendly rooster 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 number 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: you too can 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 known 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 number of hours or in a single day after which cook dinner them as directed within the recipe.

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I hope you like these firecracker rooster meatballs! In the event you make this recipe, make sure to depart a remark and price the recipe under. You too can snap a photograph and add it to Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen. Take pleasure in, xo!

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Firecracker Hen Meatballs with Cilantro Coconut Pineapple Rice

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Prepare dinner Time 30 minutes minutes

Complete Time 1 hour hour

ServesServes 4 servings

Unimaginable firecracker rooster meatballs made with flavorful spices and served with a creamy cilantro coconut pineapple rice. These wholesome firecracker rooster meatballs are spicy, candy, savory and make an unbelievable one pan meal. Simply made gluten free and excellent for meal prep!

Elements

• For the meatballs:
• 1 pound 93% lean floor rooster (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 selection (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 can take too lengthy to cook dinner)
• 1 (15 ounce) can mild coconut milk
• 1 cup heaping cup frozen or recent pineapple chunks
• 1 crimson 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 rooster, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, scorching sauce, soy sauce, coconut sugar, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Use clear arms 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 whole. You might want to do that in batches, relying on what number of meatballs you’ll be able to slot in your skillet with out overcrowding them. When meatballs are completed 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, scale back warmth to low and cook dinner for 20 minutes.

• After 20 minutes, take away the lid and add in crimson bell pepper. Cowl and cook 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

To make this grain free or low carb: use cauliflower rice as an alternative of normal rice, and use coconut flour within the meatballs as an alternative of panko bread crumbs.
See the complete submit for suggestions, tips & freezing directions!
 

Vitamin

Serving: 1serving (based mostly 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 printed on August eighth, 2020, and republished on July twentieth, 2024.