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Dinner for 4

Chicken Apple Meatballs

$8.08for 445 minServes 4

Ground chicken meatballs bake with apple and herbs, then simmer briefly in a sweet, tangy cider sauce.

Chicken Apple Meatballs with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical1 lb$3.49Typical price
Bread crumbs, 3 oz$0.14/oz typical3 oz$0.42Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Green onions, 0.25$1.19 each typical0.25$0.34Typical price
Apples, 0.35 lb$1.79/lb typical0.35 lb$0.63Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Butter, 6 oz$0.40/oz typical6 oz$2.40Typical price
Mint, a little$1.99 each typicala little$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown$8.08

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
  • Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
  • Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperVinegarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchup

Not included in the cost.

  • 45 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanBudgetFamilyAppetizersDinnersSnacksFall

Typical price

$2.02 per serving$8.08 for 4

Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 scallions
  • 1/2 cup granny smith apple
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup apple butter
  • 3/4 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (optional)
  • 3/4 cup hard apple cider
  • 1/2 cup apple butter
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 1 pinch cayenne
  • optional garnishes: sliced green onions

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with oil.
  2. Mix the chicken, panko, garlic, scallions, apple, egg, one-quarter cup apple butter, allspice, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the mixture into 20 meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the centers reach 165 F.
  5. Simmer the cider, remaining apple butter, vinegar, cinnamon, ginger, mustard, thyme sprig, and cayenne in a 10-inch skillet for 8 minutes.
  6. Add the baked meatballs and simmer for 3 minutes, turning gently to coat.

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