Description
Festive meatballs combining tart cranberries and zesty orange for a delightful flavor explosion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, cranberry sauce, orange zest, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm, garnished with extra cranberry sauce or fresh oranges.
Notes
To prevent sticking, line the baking sheet with parchment paper. For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg