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Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes
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Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet and savory with these Apple Chicken Meatballs served alongside Spiced Sweet Potatoes. This comforting dish is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, offering a unique twist that elevates traditional meatballs to a new level. The tender chicken meatballs are infused with the freshness of apple and a medley of warm spices, while the creamy sweet potatoes provide a satisfying side. Quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe will not only satisfy your taste buds but also nourish your body.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tb olive oil
  • 1/2 of a yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 of a Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 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 salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper and cayenne to taste
  • 2 large or 3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 tb butter
  • 2 tb maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp each: cinnamon, coriander, cumin, and nutmeg
  • Salt and cayenne to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Bake sweet potatoes on a baking sheet for 60–75 minutes until tender.
  3. Sauté diced onions and apples in olive oil until softened; deglaze with soy sauce and cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, walnuts, ginger, salt, pepper, cayenne, and cooled onion/apple mixture.
  5. Shape into 2-inch meatballs; place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  6. Peel baked sweet potatoes; mash with butter, maple syrup, spices, salt, and cayenne until smooth.

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