Name: Chicken Scallion Ginger Meatballs with Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked white rice; 1 1/4 pounds dark ground chicken; 1 bundle of scallions (green onions); 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons canola oil; Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves minced finely or pressed; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken stock; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and pepper

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PHENOMENAL Chicken Scallion Ginger Meatballs with luscious Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce

The past couple of months have been very stressful and when stress is high we don’t always eat the healthiest. Despite the recent ciaos, I wanted to cook a meal that would be healthy, fresh and flavorful. These chicken meatballs surpassed my expectations. This Chicken Scallion Ginger Meatballs with Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce is definitely going down as a Whisking Mama’s favorite. I dare you to try this light and flavorful dish, you will not be disappointed.

A simplistic and effective tool for adding lemon zest to your chicken meatballs

Golden brown chicken meatballs with fresh ginger, lemon zest and chopped scallions sitting on a bed of rice. The grand finale, drizzle the light cream sauce all over and allow it to soak into the rice. This delectable sauce is rich in flavors of garlic, lemon juice and cream to compliment an already outstanding meatball recipe. Chicken Scallion Ginger Meatballs with Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce is the perfect meal my whole family loved.

A delicate pillow of rice paired with light as a cloud meatballs is Heaven on a plate

Now, I will get back to barley having time to shower or cook any meal, while resorting to frozen pizzas and ordering out most nights. My five month old still refuses to like sleep and I continue to bump into walls during the daytime. In between all the craziness I dream of new creations like this one, to make and share with you. This is my passion and I can not wait to share more in the years to come.

Chicken Scallion Ginger Meatballs with Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce

Author: Whisking Mama
Total Time: 30 mins
Yield: 3 1x

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Ingredients

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1 cup uncooked white rice
1 1/4 pounds dark ground chicken
1 bundle of scallions (green onions)
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced finely or pressed
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper

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Instructions

Cook rice according to package
In large bowl combine the ground chicken, 2 scallions chopped, grated ginger, lemon zest, salt and pepper
Shape into 1 inch meatballs
Heat canola oil over medium heat in large skillet
Once oil is heated add your meatballs, you’ll need to do two batches not over crowding the pan so they cook evenly
Cook meatball browning all over cooking a couple minutes on all sides (about 10-12 minutes)
Sauce:
In sauce pan over medium heat add olive oil and garlic cooking till soft and translucent
Add cream and cook till boil
Pour in chicken stock and lemon juice and continue cooking until thickens a bit
Salt and pepper to taste
Serve immediately, plate rice, meat balls and pour over cream sauce, top with additional scallions

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Main Dish