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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Delicious Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs in 30 Minutes

Enjoy these Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey or beef
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular or gluten-free
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Drained well
  • 1/4 cup Milk Substitute with plant-based milk for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped, optional
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Can use ground ginger instead
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Optional
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Can replace with arrowroot powder

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Main Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, crushed pineapple, milk, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, yielding about 21 meatballs, and place them on the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake the meatballs for approximately 15 minutes, or until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. In a skillet, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, and reserved pineapple juice over medium heat. Stir in garlic and ginger until sugar dissolves.
  6. Mix cornstarch with a bit of water to create a slurry, then stir into the skillet, simmering for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Remove meatballs from the oven and toss in the teriyaki sauce until well coated.
  8. Serve immediately over rice or quinoa and garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 5meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure that the crushed pineapple is well-drained and use fresh ginger and garlic for enhanced flavor.

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