Spicy Chicken Meatballs in Tomato-Lime Dip

• 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

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.

ground chicken, fresh cilantro, serrano, garlic, scallions, ginger, salt, freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, tomato sauce, lime juice, ground cumin, salt

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/spicy-chicken-meatballs-in-tomato-lime-dip (may not work)