Chicken Meatballs With Pineapple Sauce

Chicken Meatballs With Pineapple Sauce

Recipe

Ingredients  

• 2 lb. ground chicken;
• 1 pineapple, diced;
• 1 egg;
• 1 tsp. paprika;
• 1 tsp. onion powder;
• 1 tsp. garlic powder;
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

Ingredients for the Pineapple BBQ Sauce

• 4 tbsp. ketchup;
• ¼ cup coconut aminos;
• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced;
• ½ cup pineapple juice;
• 1 tbsp. garlic, minced;
• ½ tsp. red pepper flakes;
• 2 tbsp. raw honey; (optional)
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; (to taste)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 475 F.
2. In a saucepan, bring all the ingredients for the pineapple BBQ sauce to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
4. Form the meatballs with your hands, roughly 2 to 3 tbsp. per meatball.
5. Place the meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are completely cooked.
7. Cook the diced pineapple for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat in a skillet, add the chicken meatballs, and pour the pineapple BBQ sauce over the meatballs.
8. Toss and stir for 4 to 5 minutes, until meatballs are well coated.