Description

Looking for a flavor-packed, easy recipe that satisfies your cravings and keeps things healthy? This Herby Chicken Meatball Bowl is your answer! It combines juicy herb-seasoned chicken meatballs, roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed kale, and zesty chickpeas all brought together with a creamy herby yogurt sauce. It’s perfect for quick lunches, weeknight dinners, or meal prepping ahead. Whether you’re on the hunt for healthy snacks, quick breakfast alternatives, or dinner ideas that won’t disappoint, this bowl hits every note. Bursting with color, texture, and bold taste, it’s one of those food ideas you’ll be excited to come back to again and again.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Meatballs:

1 lb ground chicken

1 small red onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)

1 egg

For the Bowl:

2 cups kale, chopped

1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 cup roasted sweet potatoes, cubed

Olive oil for cooking

For the Herby Yogurt Sauce:

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tbsp chopped dill

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with onion, garlic, herbs, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.
Form the mixture into 1-1.5 inch meatballs.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook meatballs in batches until golden and cooked through (165°F internal temp).
Roast cubed sweet potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes with olive oil and spices.
Sauté kale with a bit of olive oil until just wilted.
Heat chickpeas in a skillet with oil, salt, and pepper until slightly toasted.
Mix yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
Assemble bowl: kale base, top with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, meatballs, and a drizzle of yogurt sauce.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner