Chicken and Apple Meatballs

Chicken and Apple Meatballs

Sweet and Crunchy, Apple, Chicken Meatballs

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (26 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

151
Calories
4.1g
Fat
6.2g
Carbohydrate
11.6g
Protein
34mg
Cholesterol
45mg
Sodium
Chicken and Apple Meatballs

Recipe Description

A family favorite, these Chicken and Apple Meatballs are sweet and crunchy and all things juicy. Flavors and textures from grated apple and onions, minced garlic and fresh sage, give these meatballs a different type of delicious!

Enjoy these protein balls with grilled string beans, drizzled with olive oil or a portion of cauliflower rice with red currants.

To make Chicken and Apple Meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chicken and Apple Meatballs

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    HEAT THE OVEN

    5 min

    Preheat oven to 350 °F.

  2. 2

    Combine meat mixture

    2 min
    Step 2 - Chicken and Apple MeatballsStep 2 - Chicken and Apple Meatballs

    In a large mixing bowl, mix chicken, apple, onion, sage, garlic, salt and pepper to combine well.

  3. 3

    Add panko

    5 min
    Step 3 - Chicken and Apple Meatballs

    Add ½ cup per time, slowly mix the panko breadcrumbs into the meat until a consistency allowing you to easily form meatballs, is reached.

  4. 4

    Roll meatballs

    5 min
    Step 4 - Chicken and Apple Meatballs

    Using your hands, roll the meat mixture into meatballs and place in single rows into a baking dish.

  5. 5

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 5 - Chicken and Apple Meatballs

    Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes until the center of the meatball reaches 165 °F.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Chicken and Apple Meatballs

    Cool completely before serving.

These Chicken and Apple Meatballs serve great for a tasty and filling dinner that feeds the whole family. Choose any side of your choice and it will compliment these meatballs perfectly. Let us know how you enjoy serving them and tag #cookmerecipes online, when you do!

About the author

Dasha Vakulova

Dasha is an enthusiastic and cheerful mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Dasha is going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Brittany C.
April 25, 2025
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Simply amazing flavor!

Diana
July 5, 2024
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I made these Chicken and Apple Meatballs last weekend for a family gathering. They were a hit! The blend of sweet apple and savory chicken is so unique. My kids loved them, and I felt proud serving such a simple yet delicious dish. Thank you for this lovely recipe.

Daisy
October 27, 2023
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Wowza! These chicken and apple meatballs have totally rocked my dinner table. Made 'em last night and my kids devoured them! A sweet crunchy goodness done right! Absolute banger recipe!

Iris
October 15, 2023
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Superb chicken meatballs!

Ellie
September 6, 2023
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These Chicken and Apple Meatballs were simply great! I made them for family dinner and everyone loved the sweet taste.

Richard
August 24, 2023
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Superb!

Jessica Brown
July 24, 2023
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Delicious family treat. I made these meatballs for our Sunday dinner, and everyone loved them. The combination of chicken and apple was unexpected but so good! Will definitely make again.

Tamara
June 10, 2023
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Delicioso! I made these for my friends and they were amazed. Just wow!

Ursula
January 7, 2022
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I tried these Chicken and Apple Meatballs last weekend and they were incredible! The sweet apple really added a unique twist. My kids loved them, and I felt good knowing they were eating something healthy. Will defo make again!

Ursula Reynolds
May 14, 2021
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These meatballs are a hit with my kids. Sweet and savory, they loved it.

Quinn
January 4, 2021
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These meatballs are so easy to make and sooo tasty! My kids loved them with rice.

Marco Rossi
September 18, 2020
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Superb! I made these Chicken and Apple Meatballs for my kids and they loved them! It was an easy recipe and the flavors were just perfect. The sweetness from the apple mixed with the savory chicken was a hit at our dinner table. Can't wait to make them again!

Mayra Hosking
May 25, 2020
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Very juicy and taste so good..its not very crunchy like the description says though it actually fell apart but i liked it anyway.

Clover Housley
May 23, 2020
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Huge crowd pleaser to be honest didnt imagine it tasting this good thx for sharing.

Eisley Bismark
May 7, 2020
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I tossed in a few sundried tomatos that were soaked in oil and they go well with the flavor of the chicken meatballs so id recommend getting creative with this recipe.

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