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Get ready to take your taste buds on a tropical adventure with these Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Meatballs! Juicy ground chicken is mixed with sweet, crushed pineapple, savory soy sauce, and a hint of ginger and garlic, then baked to perfection. But the real showstopper? A luscious homemade teriyaki pineapple sauce that’s sweet, tangy, and perfectly sticky—ideal for drizzling over the meatballs and serving atop a bed of fluffy rice. Garnished with fresh green onions, this dish is a deliciously easy weeknight dinner that feels like a little island escape in every bite.
The recipe can be found here.
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add all the meatball ingredients: ground chicken, breadcrumbs, crushed pineapple (be sure to drain the pineapple and reserve the juice for the sauce), milk, soy sauce, sliced green onion, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, portion the mixture into meatballs about 1½ inches wide. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one. You should end up with about 20 meatballs.
Bake for 20–24 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
While the meatballs bake, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, garlic, and ginger. Whisk together and heat over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add the mixture to the simmering sauce, whisking constantly, and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
When the meatballs are finished baking, add them directly to the sauce and gently toss to coat. Serve warm over rice and garnish with sliced green onion. Enjoy!
The recipe can be found here.
These Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Meatballs are the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and comforting flavors—all in one bite. Whether you’re serving them for a weeknight dinner, a game day snack, or a casual get-together, they’re sure to impress. Sticky, juicy, and bursting with tropical flavor, they’re a simple way to turn any meal into a little celebration.
Happy Cooking!
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