Description
A delicious blend of sweet and tangy flavors in a tender chicken meatball.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Mix all ingredients except olive oil in a bowl.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Brown meatballs for 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Use fresh orange juice for best flavor.
- Can substitute ground turkey for chicken.
- Meatballs freeze well for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cranberry orange chicken meatballs, holiday appetizer, healthy meatballs