Coconut Chicken Meatballs
Delicious chicken meatballs infused with tropical coconut flavor, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup honey (for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the ground chicken, shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, melted coconut oil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs on the baking sheet for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with honey on the side for dipping.
Notes
For added flavor, mix in fresh herbs or broil for extra crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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