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Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs for a Family-Favorite Dinner

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are a quick and delightful dish that blends sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Freshly ground is best for juicy meatballs
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Provides a delightful crunch
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Drain and reserve the juice for the sauce
  • 1/4 cup Milk Any type works, or choose non-dairy for a dairy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Grated, or use ground ginger at half the amount
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to your taste
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce Provides umami flavors
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Sweetens and balances the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickens the sauce beautifully

Equipment

  • baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 500°F (260°C) and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, drained crushed pineapple, milk, reduced-sodium soy sauce, green onions, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
  3. Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into golf ball-sized meatballs, placing them in the prepared baking dish.
  4. Bake the meatballs for approximately 15 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs bake, prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and reserved pineapple juice in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the bubbling sauce, stirring constantly until it thickens.
  7. Transfer the baked meatballs into the skillet with the teriyaki sauce and toss until well-coated.
  8. Serve the meatballs hot over steamed rice or in lettuce wraps, and drizzle any remaining sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly, use fresh ingredients, and adjust the sauce thickness as desired.

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