Chicken Meatballs With Pineapple Orange Glaze |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Adapted Maple Leaf Prime. Cook and preperation times are approximate. 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.
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