Chicken Meatballs With Pineapple Orange Glaze

Submitted by Carmen B.

"Adapted Maple Leaf Prime. Cook and preperation times are approximate."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 12 ounces ground chicken
• 1⁄2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1⁄4 cup onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (your favorite brand)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄3 cup crushed pineapple in juice
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice concentrate
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F (175 C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, ginger, hot sauce, salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste. Mix well to incorporate. Shape into 16 equal-sized meatballs about 1-1/4 inches round.
3. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
4. While the meatballs are baking, in a small saucepan, warm butter, add the garlic and saute 30 seconds to 1 minute Add the crushed pineapple, and orange juice concentrate. Bring to a boil, soften the cornstarch in a little cold water and stir into boiling liquid. Stir while simmering until the mixture becomes syrupy. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
5. Toss meatballs in the glaze.

Reviews

[SilverOpera]

Thank you so much for posting this recipe, it is wonderful! I replaced the parsley with chopped green onions, as it is what I had on hand. The meatballs were extremely flavorful. Be sure to salt them generously. The glaze was also delicious. I will be adding this to my regular rotation. Thank you Carmen!

 

[sacote]

This was an excellent meal with the chicken served over rice. I would however make bigger portions for 4 people. Two of us ate this recipe as is. Tasted wonderful with Diane Sauce for the "hot sauce" that it says. Sheryl