Chicken meatballs with sweet and sour sauce

Chicken meatballs with sweet and sour sauce

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Chicken meatballs with sweet and sour sauce is a dish made with seasoned ground chicken formed into meatballs and cooked until golden brown. The sweet and sour sauce is a flavorful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, typically made with ingredients like vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, and various seasonings. When combined, the savory meatballs and the zesty sauce create a perfect balance of flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: International
Calories: 311

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Meatballs:
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for cooking
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
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Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a saucepan, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  6. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  7. Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a serving dish and pour the sweet and sour sauce over the top.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.
  9. Serve the Chicken Meatballs with Sweet and Sour Sauce hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1171mgPotassium: 770mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 213IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

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