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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are a delightful and vibrant dish that brings the perfect balance of sweet and savory to your dinner table. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these juicy meatballs made with ground chicken and crushed pineapple, all generously coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or want to impress guests at your next gathering, these meatballs are sure to be a hit. Serve them over fluffy rice or as appetizers at your next party to please everyone’s taste buds.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F and prepare 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 pepper until well mixed.
  3. Form the mixture into golf-sized meatballs and place them on the baking dish.
  4. Bake for about 15 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. While baking, make the teriyaki sauce by simmering soy sauce, water, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger in a saucepan until dissolved. Thicken it with cornstarch mixed with water.
  6. Once the meatballs are done, coat them in the prepared teriyaki sauce before serving.

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