Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower and Chickpeas

5 from 2 votes

Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower and Chickpeas

This Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken Meatballs recipe is a game-changer for weeknight dinners! It features juicy harissa meatballs along with roasted cauliflower, sweet potato and chickpeas. Finish it off with a drizzle of harissa yogurt sauce, and you have a meal that's satisfying and flavorful but is secretly packed with protein and fiber.

Servings people

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Equipment

cutting board
knife
large bowl
fork
2 tbsp cookie scoop (optional)
extra large baking sheet or 2 normal baking sheets
small bowl
spoon

Ingredients

For the Harissa Chicken Meatballs:

1 lb ground chicken (93% lean)
1 large egg
2 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp harissa paste *
2 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup finely diced red onion
1 tbsp fresh chopped dill (or about 1 tsp dried dill)
1 tsp dried parsley (or about 1 tbsp fresh parsley)
1 tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the Sheet Pan:

1 can chickpeas (15oz), drained & rinsed
12 oz cauliflower cut into very small florets (see photos for reference)
1 medium sweet potato (12oz), cut into 1/2" cubes
¾ medium red onion cut into large chunks**
2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp cumin
¼ tsp black pepper

For the Harissa Yogurt Sauce:

9 tbsp full-fat plain greek yogurt or skyr (½ cup + 1 tbsp)
2 tbsp harissa paste *
1 tbsp maple syrup
juice from ½ small lemon
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp garlic powder

Optional Garnishes:

pitted and chopped medjool dates
fresh dill

Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 400F. Then, add egg, coconut flour, harissa, garlic, red onion and spices to a large bowl. Use a fork or whisk to stir until combined. Add in ground chicken and use your hands to gently incorporate, without over-mixing. Set aside.
1 lb ground chicken, 1 large egg, 2 tbsp coconut flour, 2 tbsp harissa paste, 2 garlic cloves, ¼ cup finely diced red onion, 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
Next, add sweet potato, cauliflower, chickpeas and red onion to an extra-large baking sheet (21x15"). If you don't own one this big, I recommend splitting it between two normal-sized baking sheets. Then, drizzle oil and seasonings over top. Toss to coat and spread out evenly on the baking sheet(s). There should be minimal overlap.
1 can chickpeas, 12 oz cauliflower, 1 medium sweet potato, ¾ medium red onion, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp cumin, ¼ tsp black pepper
Scoop out 2 tbsp of the ground chicken mixture and roll into a ball. Then, nestle the meatballs onto the baking sheet. It should make about 16-18 meatballs. Transfer to the oven and cook for 20 minutes. Optionally, switch your oven to broil for about 2 more minutes to get a nice golden finish on the meatballs and veggies.
Meanwhile, add all harissa yogurt sauce ingredients to a small bowl and stir until combined and smooth. The sauce will be pretty thin.
9 tbsp full-fat plain greek yogurt or skyr, 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tbsp maple syrup, juice from ½ small lemon, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp garlic powder
One the sheet pan is done cooking and has cooled for a few minutes, drizzle the harissa yogurt sauce on top. Optionally, garnish with some chopped dates and fresh dill. Enjoy!
pitted and chopped medjool dates, fresh dill

Video

Notes

*NOTE: Harissa paste can vary a lot in spiciness so I recommend testing yours before starting with the recipe. If it's medium/mild, use the amounts listed in the recipe. If it's really spicy (such as the Trader Joe's brand), reduce the amount of harissa by half. I used this one from PUR.

**NOTE: In total, you will need 1 medium red onion for this recipe. First, finely dice up 1/4 cup to add to the meatballs, then cut whatever is left into large chunks and add it to the sheet pan.

Calories: 510kcal

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: 30 Minute Meal, 30-in-30 Series, Cauliflower, Chicken Meatballs, Chickpeas, Easy Dinner, Greek Yogurt, Ground Chicken, Harissa, High Fiber, High Protein, Sheet Pan Meal, Sweet Potato

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