Breakfast for 4
Maple Apple Chicken Meatballs
Ground chicken, apple, herbs, breadcrumbs, and maple syrup bake into tender meatballs with lightly sweet, savory flavor.
$6.11for 4 servings
$1.53 per serving$6.11 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeBudgetBreakfastsFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.67Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.11 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1 to large apple
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh finely chopped sage leaves
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- flaky sea salt
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and lightly oil a large baking sheet.
- Peel and finely chop the apple.
- Mix the chicken, egg, apple, breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, sage, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme, garlic powder, ginger, and allspice in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 20 meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the centers reach 165 F.
- Brush the hot meatballs with the remaining maple syrup and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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