Maple Apple Breakfast Chicken Meatballs
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4.9
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Maple Apple Breakfast Chicken Meatballs
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Sweet and savory, protein-packed chicken breakfast meatballs mixed with juicy apple, maple syrup, and plenty of herbs and spices. These easy breakfast meatballs are perfect for serving with your favorite sides like fresh fruit, breakfast potatoes, toast, or pancakes! Freeze them for later for a filling breakfast any day of the week.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground chicken (or turkey or pork sausage)
- 1 large egg
- 1 medium to large apple (such as Honeycrisp), peeled and shredded
- ⅔ cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten free, if desired)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh finely chopped sage leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, if not making for kiddos!)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- extra-virgin olive oil
- Optional:
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Flaky sea salt
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, egg, shredded apple, panko breadcrumbs, maple syrup, sage, salt, red pepper flakes, thyme, garlic powder, ground ginger and allspice until just combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes so the breadcrumbs absorb some of the liquid.
- Coat clean hands with olive oil and grab about a tablespoon of meat mixture. Roll into balls and place 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Bake meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
- Once the meatballs are done baking, immediately brush with a little maple syrup and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
- Add in cheese: 2 to 3 ounces (½ tp ¾ cup) shredded sharp cheddar cheese or gouda would be amazing folded into step 2.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving (based on 4)
Calories
183cal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
14.4g
(5%)
Protein
28.1g
(56%)
Fat
2.3g
(4%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Fiber
1.2g
(5%)
Sugar
11.8g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (based on 4) | |
| Calories | 183cal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.4g | 5% |
| Protein | 28.1g | 56% |
| Fat | 2.3g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sugar | 11.8g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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