High protein Recipe Chicken Meatballs with Pineapple Coconut Sauce

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High protein Recipe Chicken Meatballs with Pineapple Coconut Sauce

Description

Equipment

large deep skillet

Ingredients

⅓cuppanko breadcrumbs

1largeegg

2scallions, sliced thin, white and green separated

2largegarlic cloves, minced

1tablespoonfresh ginger, grated

¾teaspoonkosher salt

1pound93% lean ground chicken

Juicy chicken meatballs in a creamy coconut sauce with chunks of pineapple, ginger, lime, and cilantro. It’s a sweet-savory, island-inspired dinner that’s perfect for a weeknight.

1 ¼cupscanned coconut milk, shake can well

3tablespoonslow-sodium soy sauce

1tablespoonbrown sugar

1lime, juice of

1 ½cupsfresh pineapple chunks, diced into ½ inch pieces

1tablespooncilantro, chopped

jasmine rice, optional for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F, and adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set aside.
  • Place all of the meatball ingredients except the chicken (panko, egg, scallion, garlic, ginger and salt) in a medium bowl and mix well with a fork. Add the ground chicken and mix well using the same fork. Use wet hands to shape the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs.
  • Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them until they are cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.

While meatballs cook, prepare the sauce.

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and pineapple. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes to blend flavors.
  • When the meatballs are done, transfer the meatballs to the skillet and gently toss with the sauce and coat well. Cook another minute then garnish with cilantro.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballs with saucewith 1/3 cup sauce, Calories: 353kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 27.5g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 132.5mg, Sodium: 822mg, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 9.5g

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