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Awesome 35-Minute Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs

Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs
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Make easy, flavorful Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs at home! This recipe fixes common takeout disappointments, giving you tender meatballs smothered in a perfectly balanced tangy sauce. It is a fun dinner your family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix.
  3. Roll the mixture into small, uniform meatballs (about 1 inch diameter). Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.
  5. While the meatballs bake, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
  6. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  7. In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
  8. Pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  9. In a large skillet, combine the cooked meatballs, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and red onion.
  10. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs and vegetables. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
  11. Heat over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender and the sauce is hot.
  12. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Notes

  • For extra crispy meatballs, you can pan-fry them instead of baking, but baking keeps the process cleaner.
  • Adjust the vinegar and sugar in the sauce to find your preferred sweet and sour balance.
  • Use frozen pineapple chunks if fresh are unavailable, adding them directly to the skillet.

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