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Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes

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Savor the delightful flavors of Apple Chicken Meatballs with Spiced Sweet Potatoes, a cozy dish perfect for autumn dinners. These savory meatballs feature ground chicken mixed with sweet apples and aromatic spices, creating an irresistible flavor combination. Paired with creamy spiced sweet potatoes, this meal is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prepping, it brings warmth and comfort to any table. Enjoy these versatile meatballs as an appetizer, main course, or even in sandwiches!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tb olive oil
  • 1/2 of a yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 of a Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 oz cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 c fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, finely diced
  • 1 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 Tsp salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper and cayenne to taste
  • 2 large or 3 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tb butter
  • 2 Tb maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp each: cinnamon, coriander, cumin, and nutmeg
  • Salt and cayenne to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. Bake sweet potatoes for 60-75 minutes until tender; let cool slightly before mashing.
  3. Sauté diced onion and apple in olive oil until softened; deglaze with soy sauce and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, walnuts, ginger, sautéed mixture, salt, pepper, and cayenne; mix gently.
  5. Form into 14-16 meatballs and place on the baking sheet; bake for 15 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Mash sweet potato flesh with butter, maple syrup, spices, salt, and cayenne until smooth.

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