Maple Apple Breakfast Chicken Meatballs

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4.9

26 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    183 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Maple Apple Breakfast Chicken Meatballs

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

Servings
  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey or pork sausage
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 apple medium to large; peeled and shredded; such as Honeycrisp
  • cup panko breadcrumbs gluten free, if desired
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sage leaves fresh finely chopped; or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 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
  • sea salt flaky

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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