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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs for Quick Family Dinners

Delicious Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs made with ground chicken and a homemade teriyaki sauce, perfect for quick and satisfying family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken or ground turkey for a lighter dish.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs adds crispness.
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple drained, reserve juice for sauce.
  • 1/4 cup Milk any type, including non-dairy.
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves or substitute with garlic powder.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger or substitute with ground ginger.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or substitute with honey.
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water adjust for thickness.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch mix with water before adding.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F and prepare a greased baking sheet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, crushed pineapple, milk, soy sauce, green onions, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until golden brown and reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, water, reserved pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki sauce.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth and add to the sauce to thicken.
  7. Once meatballs are baked, mix them gently with the thickened teriyaki sauce.
  8. Serve the meatballs over rice, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained for better texture. Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.

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