Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken Meatballs

Forget the mountain of dishes that usually follows a “healthy” meal; this entire nutrient-packed dinner comes together in a couple of bowls on a single tray in just 30 minutes.

This recipe from Maddie Ireland (found on her blog Munchin’ with Maddie) is a straight-forward breakdown of high-flavor, low-effort cooking. It’s vibrant, spicy, and hits all the right nutritional notes without chaining you to the stove.

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Sheet Pan Harissa Chicken Meatballs

A vibrant, all-in-one meal featuring spicy harissa-infused chicken meatballs roasted alongside cauliflower, chickpeas, and sweet potatoes. Finished with a cooling maple-harissa yogurt sauce and sweet dates.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 507kcal

Equipment

• 1 cutting board
• 1 knife
• 1 large bowl
• 1 Fork
• 2 tbsp cookie scoop
• 1 extra large baking sheet  or 2 normal baking sheets
• 1 small bowl
• 1 spoon

Ingredients

The Meatballs

• 1 lb ground chicken 93% lean
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp coconut flour
• 2 tbsp harissa paste or 1 tbsp if spicy
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh dill or 1 tsp dried
• 1 tsp dried parsley or  1 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

The Sheet Pan Veggies

• 1 15oz can chickpeas rinsed
• 12 oz cauliflower florets cut small
• 1 medium sweet potato 1/2″ cubes
• 3/4 red onion large chunks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

The Harissa Yogurt Sauce

• 9 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt or Skyr
• 2 tbsp harissa paste or 1 tbsp if spicy
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• lemon Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Optional Garnishes

• medjool dates pitted and chopped
• fresh dill

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Instructions

• Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Mix Meatballs: In a large bowl, whisk the egg, flour, harissa, garlic, onion, and spices. Add the ground chicken and mix gently with your hands until just combined.
• Season Veggies: Spread the chickpeas, cauliflower, sweet potato, and onion chunks across a large baking sheet (use two if needed). Drizzle with oil and spices, tossing to ensure everything is coated evenly.
• Assemble & Roast: Roll the chicken mixture into roughly 16-18 meatballs (about 2 tbsp each). Nestle them into the veggie mix. Roast for 20 minutes.
• Pro Tip: Switch to the broiler for the last 2 minutes for a charred, golden finish.
• Sauce it Up: While roasting, whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
• Serve: Let the sheet pans cool for 2-3 minutes, then drizzle the sauce over the pan and garnish with chopped dates and fresh dill.

Notes

Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving)

Calculated for 1 serving (recipe makes 4).

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	507 kcal
Protein	34g
Fat	22g
Carbohydrates	45g
Fiber	10g
Net Carbs	35g