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Cranberry-Orange Chicken Meatballs

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These juicy and flavorful meatballs combine savory chicken with the bright tastes of cranberries and oranges, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 450 g ground chicken
  • 60 g breadcrumbs
  • 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 zest of 1 orange
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper
Glaze
  • 240 g cranberry sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 60 ml orange juice
  • 30 ml honey
  • 15 ml soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, gently mix the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, beaten egg, parsley, garlic, orange zest, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 2.5 cm (1 inch) balls and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until they are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
Making the Glaze
  1. While the meatballs bake, combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and ground ginger in a small saucepan.
  2. Simmer over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the glaze thickens slightly.
Combining
  1. Transfer the baked meatballs to a large bowl and toss them with the warm cranberry-orange glaze until fully coated.
Serving
  1. Top with extra chopped parsley and orange zest. Serve hot as an appetizer or over rice for a main course.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g

Notes

Make sure not to over-mix the meatball mixture to keep them tender. You can add chopped onions or bell peppers for extra flavor.
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