Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes are a delightful fall dish that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors. These tender meatballs, infused with the sweetness of apples and the warmth of spices, pair perfectly with creamy spiced sweet potatoes. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, these meatballs promise to become a beloved addition to your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
- 2 oz cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 Tb butter
- 2 Tb maple syrup
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 c fine breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely diced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp each: cinnamon, coriander, cumin, nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bake sweet potatoes for 60-75 minutes until tender.
- In a sauté pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions and apples until softened; deglaze with soy sauce and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, walnuts, ginger, salt, pepper, and the cooled onion/apple mixture. Mix gently.
- Form into 14-16 meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 15 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Mash baked sweet potatoes with butter, maple syrup, and spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg