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5 from 4 votes

Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs

Baked Chicken Apple Meatballs that are juicy and cooked to perfection, a great recipe for kids and grown ups too. They are healthy and made from scratch with fresh ingredients, and they make the perfect bite for a nutritious lunch or a nice picnic.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: British
Servings: 20 meatballs
Calories: 51kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken mince
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1/ tablespoon fresh dill
  • 1 apple
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cooking oil spray

Instructions

  • Peel and mince the onion or chop it very finely.
  • Peel, core and grate the apple.
  • In a large bowl, add the minced chicken, minced onion, egg, grated apple, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley and dill, and seasoning.
  • Mix well to make a paste.
  • Dust a board with flour, then, with wet hands, shape 20 meatballs, and coat with flour.
  • Arrange the meatballs on a baking tray lined with non-stick paper.
  • Spray generously with cooking oil spray.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit) for 30 minutes or until cooked through - you can turn them onto the other side or shake the tray half the way through to ensure an even baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg