CRANBERRY-MAPLE CHICKEN MEATBALLS

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When you need a festive appetizer to bring to a party, these saucy chicken meatballs made with maple syrup, Dijon and orange zest taste like the holidays. -Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup ground walnuts
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground chicken
SAUCE:
1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup maple syrup
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be soft). Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cooked through., For sauce, in a large saucepan, combine the first five sauce ingredients; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Gently stir in meatballs. If desired, sprinkle with parsley just before serving.

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