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Chicken & Apple Meatballs

Delicious Chicken & Apple Meatballs for Happy Dinner Nights

These Chicken & Apple Meatballs combine juicy chicken and sweet apples for a delightful and wholesome dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Substitution: Ground turkey is a great lean alternative.
  • 1 cup Grated Apple Choose fresh varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Feel free to mix in other cheeses, like cheddar.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Consider basil or mint as alternatives.
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for frying.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Parchment Paper
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by washing and grating the apples, ensuring you have about one cup of freshly grated apple for your Chicken & Apple Meatballs. Combine this with a generous handful of chopped parsley.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated apple, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and egg. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Shape about a tablespoon of the mixture into a ball, aiming for 1 to 1.5 inches. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. In a large skillet, heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  5. Carefully add the meatballs to the hot skillet and fry for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite sauce or allow to cool completely before storing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Chicken & Apple Meatballs are great for meal prep and can be stored for up to three days in the fridge or three months in the freezer.

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