Eastern European-inspired
Chicken Kyiv Meatball Rice Bowls
Garlic-herb chicken meatballs borrow the buttery flavor of chicken Kyiv and turn it into a practical rice bowl with peas and cucumber.
Chicken Kyiv is having a moment because it delivers comfort, garlic butter, and a little drama.
A meatball bowl keeps those flavors but makes the format easier for weeknight cooking.
The meatballs stay tender with grated onion, breadcrumbs, and egg, then get tossed with garlic herb butter after baking.
Rice, peas, cucumber, and lemon keep the bowl from turning too rich.
Add the butter after the meatballs cook, not before.
That keeps the garlic fresh and lets the warm meatballs pick up the glossy Kyiv-style flavor without leaking butter in the oven.
For another recipe in this seed collection, try Harissa Honey Chicken Meatballs or Chicken Lemon Rice Soup.
Directions
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
- Mix chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, half the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until just combined.
- Form into 16 meatballs and bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until cooked through.
- Stir softened butter with parsley, remaining garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
- Toss hot meatballs with the garlic herb butter until glossy.
- Divide rice among bowls and top with peas, cucumber, meatballs, and any extra butter from the bowl.
Nutrition
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving: 620 calories, 35 g protein, 63 g carbohydrates, 25 g fat.
Variations
Recipe Variations
- Serve over mashed potatoes instead of rice.
- Add dill to the garlic butter.
- Use roasted broccoli instead of peas.
Notes
- Wet your hands before shaping the meatballs to prevent sticking.
- Use ground turkey if ground chicken is not available.
- Add a spoonful of yogurt if you want a cooler sauce.
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