Chicken Chorizo Meatballs

These Chicken Chorizo Meatballs only have a handful of ingredients, but are packed with a ton of delicious flavor and Mexican flair!

Once upon a time I considered starting a second blog completely devoted to cookies, but I actually think a blog all about meatballs would suit me even better.

They’re so good with noodles, rice, flatbread, tortillas, or all on their own as an appetizer. And since they freeze well, you can stock up and always have them on hand.

The ingredient combinations are endless, so I’m constantly playing with different protein and mix-ins. These Chicken Chorizo Meatballs are the latest creation and I am absolutely obsessed. So simple with only a handful of ingredients, but packed with a ton of flavor.

Even with the Mexican flair, the kids actually liked them. Adding these to the regular rotation! Major win.

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Chicken Chorizo Meatballs

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

These Chicken Chorizo Meatballs only have a handful of ingredients, but are packed with a ton of delicious flavor and Mexican flair!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chorizo, ground chicken, homemade, meatballs, Mexican

Servings: 36 meatballs

Calories: 66 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 9 ounces pork chorizo
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup salsa verde
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Suggested Servings

• corn tortillas
• crumbled Queso Fresco or Cotija cheese
• Mexican cream or sour cream
• fresh chopped cilantro
• lime juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, chorizo, egg, salsa verde, salt, and breadcrumbs until just combined (mixture will be sticky.)

3. Using a tablespoon sized cookie scoop, form the meatballs.

4. Warm the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in batches, if necessary, and cook for about 2 minutes per side until they form a nice crust. 

5. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

6. Divide meatballs among corn tortillas and sprinkle with Cotija cheese and cilantro.

Recipe Notes

• Use a high quality salsa verde for the best flavor.

• You can also serve these with Spanish rice, instead of tortillas.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Chorizo Meatballs

Amount Per Serving (1 meatball)

Calories 66 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4g 6%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 22mg 7%

Sodium 152mg 6%

Potassium 102mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 0.3%

Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 0.5%

Iron 1.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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