Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 pineapple (diced)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp. ketchup
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger (minced)
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp. garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp. raw honey (optional)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 475 F.
  • In a saucepan, bring all the ingredients for the pineapple BBQ sauce to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Form the meatballs with your hands, roughly 2 to 3 tbsp. per meatball.
  • Place the meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are completely cooked.
  • Cook the diced pineapple for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat in a skillet, add the chicken meatballs, and pour the pineapple BBQ sauce over the meatballs.
  • Toss and stir for 4 to 5 minutes, until meatballs are well coated.