Chicken & Broccoli Meatballs with Paneer Yogurt Dip
These juicy, high-protein chicken and broccoli meatballs are perfect for clean eating goals. Oven-baked and served with a fresh carrot-cucumber salad and creamy paneer Greek yogurt dip, they're ideal for meal prep, weight loss, or a healthy family dinner.
Steps
- Boil the broccoli until soft, then mash it well
- Add egg to the mashed broccoli for binding
- Mix in ground chicken, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, chopped onions, parsley, and chili flakes
- Add juice of half an orange to the mixture for freshness and moisture
- Shape the mixture into medium-sized balls using an ice cream scoop or spoon
- Place meatballs on a greased baking tray
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until fully cooked and slightly golden
- For the dip, blend garlic, paneer cubes, soaked red chilies, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper powder, and cumin powder into a smooth creamy paste
- Prepare salad with grated carrot, sliced onion, cherry tomatoes, and grated cucumber
- Mix some of the blended dip into the salad to create a creamy dressing
- Serve the baked chicken broccoli meatballs with the creamy salad on the side