Ancho Chicken Albóndigas with Roasted Corn
Smoky ancho-spiced chicken albóndigas roast on one pan with peak-summer corn and zucchini, then get a bright tomato-lime finish.
Ingredients
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Better Chicken Ground Chicken, 16 OZ16 ounces $6.66
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Bi-color Corn2 ears, shucked $0.79
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Organic Zucchini Squash1 medium $2.77
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Red Onion1/2 medium $1.99
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Roma Tomato1 large $2.89
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Cilantro Bunch1/3 bunch $1.19
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Lime1 $0.69
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Large egg1
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Plain breadcrumbs1/3 cup
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Ancho chile powder2 teaspoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Dried Mexican oregano1 teaspoon
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Garlic2 cloves, minced
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Olive oil1 tablespoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste
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Corn tortillas4 small
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450°F and line a rimmed sheet pan. Cut the kernels from the corn, dice the zucchini, finely chop the onion, and reserve 2 tablespoons onion for the salsa.
- Mix the chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder, cumin, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Shape into 10 small albóndigas and arrange on one side of the pan.
- Toss the corn, zucchini, and remaining onion with the olive oil, remaining ancho chile powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; spread beside the albóndigas in an even layer.
- Roast for 16 to 18 minutes, stirring the vegetables halfway through, until lightly charred and the albóndigas reach 165°F internally. Warm the tortillas in foil during the final 5 minutes.
- Dice the tomato and chop 1/4 cup cilantro. Mix them with the reserved onion, juice from half the lime, and a pinch of salt; cut the remaining lime half into wedges.
- Rest the albóndigas for 3 minutes, then divide them and the roasted corn-zucchini mixture between two plates. Spoon over the tomato salsa and serve with warm tortillas and lime wedges.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $14–$18, using the listed ingredients plus pantry staples
Health notes: About 690 calories per serving, with roughly 48 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc cools the chile warmth and complements the lime and sweet roasted corn.