TOMATO BASIL CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH CREAMY TOMATO RICE

• порції: 4 servings
• активний час: 15 minutes
• загальний час: 45 minutes

Інгредієнти

1 pound ground chicken

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (about half of an 8-ounce jar), finely chopped

2/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, additional for topping

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 large yellow onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

3 tablespoons tomato paste

1 cup dry jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed

1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk

Напрямки

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl until evenly combined.

Use a cookie scoop or clean hands to scoop the mixture into 15 to 18 evenly sized balls. Lightly oil your hands and roll each scoop into a smooth meatball. Place evenly spaced apart on the sheet pan. Set aside.

Heat the oil over medium heat in a deep saute pan. Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, salt, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the rice and mix to combine well. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and 1 cup of cold water. Add additional water as needed to fully submerge the rice (up to 1 additional cup). Stir to combine, cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir halfway through cooking to prevent sticking. If you have a gas stove, reduce the heat to low to avoid burning.

While the rice cooks, bake the meatballs until at an internal temperature of 165F, about 15 minutes.

When the rice is fully cooked, remove the pan from the heat and add the cooked meatballs on top. Top with additional chopped basil for garnish.

To serve, divide evenly among 4 plates or bowls.