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Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes

  • Author: Valeria
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Description

Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes are a delightful blend of flavors that brings warmth and comfort to your table. This dish features tender chicken meatballs infused with the sweetness of apples, paired with creamy, spiced sweet potatoes, making it perfect for cozy autumn dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends while also being nutritious and kid-friendly. Whether served as a main dish or part of a buffet, these meatballs will elevate any meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 c fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, finely diced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper and cayenne to taste
  • 2 large or 3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp 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).
  2. Bake whole sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for about 60-75 minutes until tender.
  3. Sauté onion and apple in olive oil until softened; let cool.
  4. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, walnuts, ginger, salt, pepper, cayenne, and cooled onion/apple mixture.
  5. Form into 14-16 meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet; bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Peel baked sweet potatoes and mash with butter, maple syrup, and spices until smooth.
  7. Serve meatballs alongside spiced sweet potatoes.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs (about 150g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: For extra flavor depth, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or sage to the meatball mixture. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference; feel free to add more cayenne for heat or reduce for milder flavor.

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