Appetizer: United States – Honey-Chili Pineapple Chicken Meatballs

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Serving Size: 6

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Total 30 min

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
1 / 2 cup (120 ml) canned crushed pineapple, drained, or finely chopped fresh pineapple
1 / 2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) honey
1 tbsp (15 ml) chili sauce (sriracha or sweet chili)
1 tsp (3 g) cornstarch (optional, to thicken glaze)
Oil for frying or baking, to taste

Instructions

1. Mix ground chicken, drained pineapple, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onion, and a splash of soy sauce; form into small meatballs.
2. Pan-fry in oil or bake at 200°C/400°F until cooked through and golden.
3. Meanwhile, heat honey, chili sauce, a little soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice; thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.
4. Toss cooked meatballs in the honey-chili pineapple glaze to coat.
5. Transfer to a platter and serve with toothpicks and chopped green onion.