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Golden baked chicken meatballs with grated apple and fresh sage on a parchment-lined baking sheet
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Apple Chicken Meatballs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and finely grated
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely minced
  • 1 large egg , lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Squeeze excess moisture from the grated apple using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy meatballs.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated apple, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, sage, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
  • Mix by hand until just combined, taking care not to overwork the meat.
  • Form the mixture into approximately 16 to 20 meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  • Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet with at least 1 inch of space between each.
  • Lightly brush the tops of the meatballs with olive oil for browning.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Allow meatballs to rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.