Lemon Cumin Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

For meatballs:
• ¼ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 2/3 tablespoon cup onion, minced, sauteed in 2 olive oil until translucent. (Reserve half for the sauce)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter

For topping:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add ground chicken, bread crumbs, lemon juice, salt, paprika, cumin, pepper flakes, parsley and half of the sauteed onions. Mix thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2″ meatballs.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Repeat in batches. Transfer to warm plate, cover and keep warm.
3. For topping: Melt remaining butter in skillet. Add remaining sauteed onions, paprika and cumin. Cook over medium heat until warmed through.Stir in lemon juice and spoon over meatballs.Serve.