By Becky Hardin
Published Dec 23, 2016
These PERUVIAN CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH GREEN SAUCE are the perfect holiday or Super Bowl appetizer! The Peruvian green sauce, made with a parsley base, is just the right amount of spicy. The drop meatballs are just the right amount of easy. It comes together to create the perfect recipe!
Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Peruvian Chicken Meatballs are so delicious, especially when paired with this amazing green sauce recipe. Easy drop meatballs make the perfect easy appetizer!
My mom makes this AMAZING Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce , and it’s a big family favorite. It’s such a simple recipe, but it’s so full of flavor you wouldn’t believe it. For this holiday season, we thought it would be so good in appetizer form!
We have been on a bit of a meatball kick lately, so I thought that would be the perfect way to turn this favorite recipe into a snackable hit. These Chicken Meatballs are extra easy, because they’re DROP MEATBALLS, which means you don’t have to get your hands as dirty. I really appreciate that, because making meatballs can be less than pleasant sometimes…
These Peruvian Chicken Meatballs with Green Sauce should be at all of your holiday parties this year: Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Super Bowl Sunday, all of them. I promise they’ll be a huge hit!
Make these Peruvian Chicken Meatballs with an amazing Green Sauce to serve at your next party. Drop Meatballs make the perfect appetizer for any occasion!
Peruvian Green Sauce
You guys, this green sauce is AMAZING. It’s easier to just call it green sauce, instead of calling it THE MOST AMAZING SAUCE IN THE ENTIRE WORLD MADE WITH CILANTRO, BASIL, JALAPENO, and so much more. It’s one of my favorite sauces ever, and I know you’re going to love it. We are just so addicted! I love it so much, I wrote a full recipe about this green Aji Verde Sauce here . Get more details on how to make this and some other ways to use it!
Easy Drop Meatballs (Chicken, Turkey, or Beef)
I love these delicious drop meatballs paired with the green sauce. I used chicken, but you can also use turkey or beef if you prefer. No matter what kind of meat you use, this recipe comes out tasting amazing!
The drop meatballs are super easy to make, and less messy than regular meatballs too. Use a small scoop to make 1-inch chicken meatballs, then DROP them onto a baking sheet to cook. No messy hands here!
It’s important to have amazing appetizers on hand for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. It’s even more important to have amazing appetizers on hand for the Super Bowl! (which will be here before we all know it) Bookmark this Chicken Meatball recipe, because I have a feeling it will be a family favorite for you, just like it is for us.
See the recipe card below for details on how to make Peruvian Chicken Meatballs with Green Sauce. Enjoy!
Try some of our other favorite meatball recipes too:
- Swedish Meatballs
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Chicken Parm Meatballs
- Mozzarella Stuffed Italian Meatballs
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs
- Cranberry Cocktail Meatballs
- Orange Marmalade Meatballs
- Grape Jelly Meatballs
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup Peruvian Green Sauce (click for recipe)
For the Meatballs:
- ▢ 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
- ▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ 1- teaspoon ground cumin
- ▢ 1- teaspoon chili powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ▢ ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ▢ 1- tablespoon brown sugar
- ▢ 1- teaspoon ginger paste or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ▢ Juice of ½ lime
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce or Soy Sauce
Instructions
For the Green Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients except the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, a blender or a stick blender. If using a food processor (see note below), process on HIGH until a smooth paste forms. This could take a few minutes. Pause every minute to push the paste down from the sides with a rubber spatula. Once a smooth paste is created, add the oil with the processor on HIGH and process until paste is fully homogenous. Taste and, if necessary, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- *Note – if using a blender or a stick blender, add all except the mayonnaise. After the paste forms, add the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and process 2 minutes on HIGH.
- Using a blender or stick blender creates a smoother paste.
- Refrigerate and reheat if using at a later date.
For the Peruvian Meatballs:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix gently until all ingredients are well incorporated. Cover and refrigerate 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- After meat has been seasoned at least 30 minutes, remove it from the refrigerator. Scoop the ground chicken with a 1-inch scoop and drop the “meatballs” onto the prepared baking sheet with 1 inch between each meatball. Place the meatballs in the preheated oven and bake 12-15 minutes until meatballs are just cooked through. Do not overbake.
- Remove meatballs from oven.
To serve:
- Pour enough sauce in a small skillet to cover the bottom of the pan. Place the meatballs over the green sauce and cook over medium-low heat until sauce is heated through and meatballs are hot.
- Drizzle the tops of the meatballs with green sauce and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
- *The meatballs can be made up to two days ahead and the sauce up to 5 days ahead.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Peruvian Chicken Meatballs with Green Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup Peruvian Green Sauce (click for recipe)
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1- teaspoon ground cumin
- 1- teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1- tablespoon brown sugar
- 1- teaspoon ginger paste or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- Juice of ½ lime
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce or Soy Sauce
Instructions
For the Green Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients except the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, a blender or a stick blender. If using a food processor (see note below), process on HIGH until a smooth paste forms. This could take a few minutes. Pause every minute to push the paste down from the sides with a rubber spatula. Once a smooth paste is created, add the oil with the processor on HIGH and process until paste is fully homogenous. Taste and, if necessary, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- *Note – if using a blender or a stick blender, add all except the mayonnaise. After the paste forms, add the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and process 2 minutes on HIGH.
- Using a blender or stick blender creates a smoother paste.
- Refrigerate and reheat if using at a later date.
For the Peruvian Meatballs:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix gently until all ingredients are well incorporated. Cover and refrigerate 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- After meat has been seasoned at least 30 minutes, remove it from the refrigerator. Scoop the ground chicken with a 1-inch scoop and drop the “meatballs” onto the prepared baking sheet with 1 inch between each meatball. Place the meatballs in the preheated oven and bake 12-15 minutes until meatballs are just cooked through. Do not overbake.
- Remove meatballs from oven.
To serve:
- Pour enough sauce in a small skillet to cover the bottom of the pan. Place the meatballs over the green sauce and cook over medium-low heat until sauce is heated through and meatballs are hot.
- Drizzle the tops of the meatballs with green sauce and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
- *The meatballs can be made up to two days ahead and the sauce up to 5 days ahead.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
