Chicken Meatballs With Couscous Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 slice stale bread, torn into chunks, soaked in cold water for 5 mins, excess water squeezed out
9 oz ground chicken
2 None green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 None egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp olive oil
None None Couscous Salad
7 oz couscous
1 tsp olive oil
9 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
1 None Persian cucumber, quartered lengthwise, sliced
2 None green onions, finely sliced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp toasted cumin seeds
None None lemon wedges, to serve

Preparation

Combine bread, ground chicken, green onions, 1/4 cup cilantro and egg. Season. Shape into 16 meatballs. Arrange on a tray and chill for 15 mins.
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 5-7 mins, until browned and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, to make the couscous salad, combine couscous, 1 cup boiling water and oil in a bowl. Set aside, covered, for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork to separate grains. Add remaining ingredients and remaining cilantro and toss to combine. Season.
Serve meatballs with couscous salad and lemon wedges.