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Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs

These Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs offer a delightful combination of flavors with tender, juicy meatballs and a vibrant sweet and tangy sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or gatherings, they are a hit with the entire family.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1/2 white onion, diced

Instructions

  • Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake meatballs at 450°F for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  • Whisk together sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • Sauté diced onion and red bell pepper in olive oil until crisp-tender.
  • Add baked meatballs and pineapple chunks to the skillet.
  • Pour the sauce over and simmer until heated through.

Notes

Ensure meatballs are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
Adjust sriracha for desired spiciness.
Let the sauce simmer longer for a thicker consistency.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking and Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 325
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 540
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 2
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 32
  • Cholesterol: 95