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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Succulent Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs in 30 Minutes

These Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are flavorful, quick, and kid-friendly, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken substitute with ground turkey or beef for variation
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs opt for gluten-free panko if needed
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple ensure it's well-drained
  • 1/4 cup Milk use plant-based milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp Green Onions chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper optional
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch arrowroot powder is an alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, crushed pineapple, milk, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the baking dish.
  4. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Prepare the teriyaki sauce by heating soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and pineapple juice in a skillet.
  6. Thicken the sauce with a cornstarch slurry, cooking until glossy.
  7. Toss baked meatballs in the teriyaki sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve meatballs over rice or quinoa, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure crushed pineapple is well-drained to avoid sogginess. Fresh garlic and ginger enhance the flavor significantly.

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