Thai-Style Chicken Meatball Bites

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 2 fresh red chilies
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp fish-free dipping sauce
• 1 lime
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1/2 cup cucumber slices

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince lemongrass tender inner core, chilies, garlic, and cilantro.

2. 2

   Mix ground chicken with the aromatics and a pinch of salt; roll into 12 small meatballs.

3. 3

   Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook meatballs, turning, until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir coconut sugar with fresh-squeezed lime juice and a splash of water in a small pan until dissolved for a quick dipping sauce.

5. 5

   Serve meatballs warm with cucumber slices and the lime dipping sauce.