Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs
Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs burst with fall flavor thanks to dried apple pieces and fresh sage. Applesauce and sage-infused olive oil keep these baked meatballs juicy, never dry.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dried apple rings
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Mix breadcrumbs and applesauce together in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add sage and cook for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat and wait for it to cool slightly.
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Add all remaining ingredients, breadcrumbs with applesauce, and olive oil with sage to a large bowl. Mix until all ingredients are incorporated, but do not overmix. Form meatballs that are about 1-1.5 inch in diameter and space out on prepared sheet. (You can spray some cooking spray on your hands or food prep gloves to prevent the meat from sticking.)
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Bake for 20 – 22 minutes, until meatballs reach internal temperature of 165 degrees.