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Cranberry Orange Chicken Meatballs

Cranberry Orange Chicken Meatballs: A Flavorful Festive Delight

Delight your guests with these savory-sweet cranberry orange chicken meatballs, perfect for any festive gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or ground turkey for variation
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free for gluten-free version
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or 2 tsp dried parsley
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest fresh
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce high-quality
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice fresh-squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Honey adjust based on personal preference
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce gluten-free if required
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beaten egg, parsley, garlic, orange zest, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 2.5 cm (1-inch) balls and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
  5. For the glaze, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and ground ginger in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  6. Toss the baked meatballs in the rich glaze until well-coated, and serve garnished with fresh parsley and orange zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.

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