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Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes

  • Author: Fleck
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 14 servings 1x

Description

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes, a comforting dish that perfectly marries sweet and savory elements. This recipe features tender ground chicken infused with apples and warming spices, creating a satisfying meal that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or autumn gatherings. Easy to prepare and full of nutritious ingredients, these meatballs are complemented by creamy spiced sweet potatoes, making them not only delicious but also a healthy choice for your table. Serve them drizzled with maple syrup for an added touch of sweetness that enhances the whole dish.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tb olive oil
  • 1/2 of a yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 of a Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 c fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, finely diced
  • 1 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper and cayenne to taste
  • 2 large or 3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tb butter
  • 2 Tb maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp each: cinnamon, coriander, cumin, and nutmeg
  • Salt and cayenne to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake sweet potatoes for 60–75 minutes until tender.
  2. In a sauté pan, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion and apple until softened; cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, walnuts, ginger, sautéed onion/apple mixture, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  4. Form into 2-inch meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet; bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Once sweet potatoes are cooked and peeled, mash with butter, maple syrup, spices, salt, and cayenne.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball (approximately 50g)
  • Calories: 159
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 38mg

Keywords: Adjust spices according to your taste preferences. Use ground turkey as an alternative protein. For extra flavor in the sweet potatoes, consider adding a dash of vanilla extract.

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