How to Make Sweet And Sour Chicken Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sweet and sour chicken meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion. These meatballs are bursting with flavor, and the combination of sweet and tangy sauce with tender chicken meatballs is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you serve them as an appetizer, over rice, or alongside your favorite vegetables, these meatballs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 slice white bread
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¾ pound ground chicken
  • ½ zucchini, shredded
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups instant rice

Information

  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion, green pepper, and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes, until onion is softened. Stir in broth, tomato sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, pineapple with juice, and ketchup. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Meanwhile, soak bread in milk in a large bowl until milk is absorbed. Mix together with ground chicken, shredded zucchini, egg, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Shape into 12 meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each.
  • Drop meatballs into simmering sauce. Cook 15 minutes, or until cooked through, turn over once during cooking.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Stir in rice. Cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff rice with fork before serving.
  • Nutrition

    754 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 1778mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 152g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 54g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 163mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 760mg