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Jalapeño Peach Chicken Meatballs

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Discover how to make Jalapeño Peach Chicken Meatballs that burst with sweet and spicy flavor in every juicy bite.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Peach Glaze: ½ cup (160 g) peach preserves, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp garlic minced, ½ tsp kosher salt, ⅛ tsp black pepper, ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Chicken Meatballs: 1 lb ground chicken, 1 large egg beaten, ¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan, 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, 1 tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 3 tbsp whole milk, ¼ cup (27 g) plain breadcrumbs, 1 tsp garlic minced, 2 tbsp yellow onion finely diced, 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • Peach & Jalapeño Finish: 1 medium jalapeño sliced, 1 can (15.25 oz) sliced yellow peaches drained and patted dry

Instructions

  1. Peach Glaze: Mix peach preserves, olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Chicken Meatballs: Combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, milk, breadcrumbs, garlic, and onion. Form ~16 meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in skillet. Cook meatballs 8-10 minutes until browned and 165°F internally. Remove and keep warm.
  4. Peach & Jalapeño Finish: Sauté jalapeños 2-3 minutes, add peaches 1-2 minutes.
  5. Combine and Glaze: Pour peach glaze into skillet, stir to coat peaches and jalapeños. Return meatballs to skillet, coat with glaze 2-3 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Careful not to overmix meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • Can serve with rice or salad for a full meal.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 492
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 36 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg