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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

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Sweet, savory, and totally satisfying—these pineapple teriyaki chicken meatballs are a tropical twist on a classic favorite. I first made them for a casual dinner night, and now they’re a must for everything from weeknight meals to party appetizers. Juicy meatballs glazed in sticky-sweet teriyaki and paired with tangy pineapple? It’s flavor-packed and completely irresistible!

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs:

1 lb ground chicken

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 green onions, finely chopped

1 tbsp soy sauce

½ tsp ground ginger

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Teriyaki Sauce:

½ cup soy sauce

⅓ cup honey or brown sugar

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp grated ginger

1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

Extras:

1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)

Cooked rice for serving

Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.

In a bowl, mix meatball ingredients until just combined. Roll into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet.

Bake for 18–20 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

Meanwhile, make sauce: in a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer.

Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.

Toss baked meatballs and pineapple in the sauce until coated.

Serve over rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

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Find it online: https://flavorscroll.com/pineapple-teriyaki-chicken-meatballs/