SPANAKOPITA CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH SPICY CUCUMBER AND YOGURT SAUCE

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Spanakopita Chicken Meatballs with Spicy Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 27m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for liberal drizzling
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, defrosted.
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 pound ground chicken
1 tablespoons grill seasoning (recommended: McCormick Montreal Seasoning)
1 1/2 cups Greek style plain yogurt
1/3 seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh dill
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons, 1/2 a palm full, cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons, 1/2 a palm full, coriander
Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a bowl combine onion and 3 cloves of garlic. Squeeze the water out of the spinach until completely dry. Separate the spinach as you add it to garlic and onion. Add feta, chicken and grill seasoning to the bowl and a liberal drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Mix the meat with veggies and feta and form 18 (1 1/2-inch) meatballs. Place the meatballs on a nonstick cookie sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes until they are golden and juices run clear.
  • Place yogurt, garlic, cucumber, dill, lemon juice, cumin, coriander and a little salt in food processor and process until smooth. Adjust seasonings and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve meatballs alongside sauce with toothpicks.

Joyanty Bijoy
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out really dry.


Kathy Mansito
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This dish was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


DaSHiNg BoY 'Z
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I thought the meatballs were a little bland, but the cucumber sauce was very refreshing.


Kazi Soliyman
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These meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the cucumber sauce was very good.


Md Shrabon
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the cucumber sauce is the perfect complement.


Bob Bernstein
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This was my first time making spanakopita meatballs and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs were delicious.


megan svane
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so easy to make and the sauce is always perfect.


Malik Fasial maan
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The chicken and spinach filling was moist and flavorful, and the cucumber sauce was a great addition.


Rubal Chowdhury
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. I especially liked the cucumber sauce, which was a nice change from the traditional tomato sauce.


Zakaria Elkouach
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very good, but I added a little more garlic to taste.


Nick Marinos
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamaldeen Balogun
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This dish was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the cucumber sauce added a nice touch of freshness.