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 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: 30 minutes or less, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meals, blueberry chicken meatballs, spicy chicken meatballs
Servings: 16 meatballs
Calories: 52kcal
- 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
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.
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.
Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg