Chicken Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

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4.8

15 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    641 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

Tender and juicy chicken meatballs cooked in an easy and delicious cranberry sauce. Easy to make and perfect meal to serve during the holidays.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 14 oz cranberry sauce one can
  • ¼ Cup honey
  • 1 Tsp chili powder
  • ¼ Tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ Tsp chili flakes
  • Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil

Meatballs:

  • 2 lbs Chicken breast or turkey cubed
  • ¼ Cup panko
  • ¼ Cup whole wheat flour or Gluten-free, for rolling the meatballs
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 Tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tsp onion powder
  • 1 Tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ Tsp black pepper
  • ½ Tsp kosher salt or to taste
  • Optional: fresh rosemary, to garnish
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Instructions

  1. In a food processor add the meat chunks and pulse to chop. Add all the remaining ingredients and pulse again until meat is medium-fine.
  2. Using wet hands form the meat mixture into about 1-inch balls. Gently roll them in flour, shaking any excess.
  3. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Drizzle with about 2 Tbsps oil and carefully add in the meatballs. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden-brown.
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce with remaining ingredients until well combined.
  5. Pour cranberry sauce and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until bubbly, about 5 minute 

Notes

  • You can use turkey instead of chicken, still tastes great!
  • You can put a little bit of olive oil on your hands, to make rolling the chicken meatballs easier, plus you'll get smoother balls!
  • Mix the meatballs thoroughly so the eggs and panko crumbs are evenly distributed.
  • You can cook these Chicken Meatballs on the stovetop, in the oven, or in the crockpot (details below).
  • If baking the meatballs, don’t overbake them. Take them out of the oven when they are cooked through and the tops are browned.
  • Store cooked and cooled Chicken Meatballs in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
  • Pour the cranberry sauce into the crockpot. Add browned meatballs and stir gently to combine. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 641kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 68g (23%) Protein 52g (104%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 198mg (66%) Sodium 728mg (30%) Potassium 1021mg (29%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 707IU (14%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 641 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 641kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 68g 23%
Protein 52g 104%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 198mg 66%
Sodium 728mg 30%
Potassium 1021mg 22%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 707IU 14%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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