Blueberry Chicken Meatballs

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Blueberry Chicken Meatballs

Blueberry Chicken Meatballs may sound odd, but it's a light and delicious take and flavor combination on a classic meatball. They're great for breakfast or brunch but when added to a sauce, can hold up as an appetizer at any party.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: 30 minutes or less, Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 30 minute meals, blueberry chicken meatballs, spicy chicken meatballs

Servings: meatballs

Calories: 52kcal

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon basil chopped
1 tablespoon mint chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ cup blueberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top. Spray with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, flour, basil, mint, lemon juice and zest, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Gently fold the blueberries into the mixture.
Form golf-ball sized meatballs making 16 total meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake 12-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Notes

Frozen Blueberries: let blueberries thaw completely in a strainer. Pat dry with paper towels. Be very gentle mixing them in or they'll break and the meatballs will be purple.

Servings and Suggestions:

Serve as an appetizer, for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Dip in blueberry jam, bbq sauce or a balsamic glaze.
Breakfast: enjoy them along with pancakes, french toast or waffles.
Lunch or dinner: serve with mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, a side salad or green veggies.
Replace ground chicken with ground pork or turkey.
Use dried basil and mint if that's what you have on hand.

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