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two bowls of cranberry chicken meatballs on a bed of spiced white rice with cranberry teriyaki sauce on top and broccoli on the side

Spiced Cranberry and Herb Chicken Meatballs

Chicken meatballs flavored with allspice, herbs and cranberries. Served over buttery rice, topped with delicious sweet cranberry teriyaki sauce. Serve your favorite veggie along side. Ours is broccoli for this dish.
3 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 med or 3 large
Calories 655 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Meatballs

  • 1 pound Ground chicken
  • cup Bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup Cranberries chopped fresh or frozen*
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Dried sage rubbed
  • teaspoon Allspice ground
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Spiced Cranberry Teriyaki

  • cup Sugar
  • 4 teaspoons Cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon Allspice ground
  • cup Chicken broth**
  • 2 Tablespoons Red wine vinegar
  • cup Unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 1 Tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 Garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon Grated ginger

Rice

  • 1 cup White rice long grain
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • teaspoon Allspice ground

Garnishes etc. (optional)

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions
  • Steamed broccoli

Instructions
 

The meatballs

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F
  • In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the meatballs except the chicken.
  • Add the chicken and mix just until combined. Shape into to 12 balls roughly ¼ cup each. Place on a foil lined (for easy clean up) greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°F in the center of the largest meatball.

The Spiced Cranberry Teriyaki

  • Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small sauce pan. Cook and stir over medium/high heat until thick and bubbly.

The Rice

  • Cook the rice according to package directions.
  • Add the rest of the ingredient and toss carefully until combined.

To serve

  • Place rice onto a plate or shallow bowl top with three meatballs, pour the sauce over the meatballs, place broccoli on the side. Garnish with thin sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • *If you don't have fresh or frozen cranberries you can use 1/2 cup dried.
  • **You can use 1/3 cup water and 1/2-1 teaspoon chicken bullion in place of the chicken broth.
  • This recipe makes 4 medium or 3 large servings
Keyword Chicken, Teriyaki