Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Apple Chicken Meatballs paired with Spiced Sweet Potatoes. This delightful dish combines tender ground chicken and sweet apples to create flavorful meatballs that are perfectly complemented by the warm spices of roasted sweet potatoes. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe offers a unique twist on traditional comfort food while remaining nutritious and satisfying. Easy to prepare, these meatballs can be served in various ways, making them versatile enough for any occasion. Treat your taste buds to this wholesome autumn meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 14 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 Granny Smith apple, diced
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 oz cheddar cheese, grated
- Maple syrup
- Olive oil
- Spices: cinnamon, coriander, cumin, nutmeg
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c fine breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely diced
- 1 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper and cayenne to taste
- 2 Tb butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake sweet potatoes for 60–75 minutes until soft.
- Sauté onion and apple in olive oil until softened; cool.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, walnuts, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Form into 14–16 meatballs and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Mash baked sweet potatoes with butter, maple syrup, and spices until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with spiced sweet potatoes
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg