Spicy Chicken Meatballs in Tomato-Lime Dip

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 fresh serrano or jalapeno chile pepper
• seeded and minced
• 2 cloves garlic
• minced
• 2 scallions (white and green parts)
• finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon peeled and finely grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients except the oil.
2. Mix well, then shape into golf ball-size meatballs.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, lime juice, and cumin.
6. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
7. Partially cover and let simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Serve the meatballs with the tomato-lime dip on the side for dunking.