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Cranberry Orange Chicken Meatballs in Sticky Sauce

15-Minute Cranberry Orange Chicken Meatballs with Irresistible Sticky Sauce


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A sweet and tangy dish featuring chicken meatballs coated in a sticky cranberry-orange sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Shape mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, soy sauce, and honey.
  6. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Toss baked meatballs in the sauce and serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberry sauce for best flavor.
  • Adjust honey to taste.
  • Serve with rice or noodles.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: cranberry orange chicken meatballs, sticky sauce, easy dinner recipe