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Dinner for 4

Chicken Meatballs with Pineapple Rice

$12.78for 460 minServes 4

Chicken meatballs cook with coconut rice, pineapple, and peppers in one skillet for a complete dinner.

Chicken Meatballs with Pineapple Rice with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken breast, 1 lb$3.49/lb typical1 lb$3.49Typical price
Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical1$0.30Typical price
Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typicala little$0.12Typical price
Green onions, 0.75$1.19 each typical0.75$0.94Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical0.25$0.44Typical price
Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical1$0.60Typical price
Wild, 9.75 oz$0.15/oz typical9.75 oz$1.46Typical price
Coconut milk, 15 oz$0.14/oz typical15 oz$2.10Typical price
Broth, 15 oz$0.07/oz typical15 oz$1.02Typical price
Canned fruit, 7 oz$0.12/oz typical7 oz$0.84Typical price
Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical0.4 lb$0.93Typical price
Total for the servings shown$12.78

Swaps

  • Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Hot sauceSoy sauceSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

  • 60 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $$typical cost tier

AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinDinnersOne-potFall

Typical price

$3.19 per serving$12.78 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 93% lean ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 1/2 tbsp hot sauce of choice
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine or basmati white rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heaping cup frozen or fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely diced cilantro
  • sliced green onion

Steps

  1. Mix the ground chicken, egg, panko, chopped green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, hot sauce, soy sauce, coconut sugar, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs while heating the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
  3. Brown the meatballs in the skillet for 10 minutes, turning them often.
  4. Add the rice, coconut milk, broth, pineapple, and bell pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes, until the rice is tender and the meatballs reach 165 F.
  6. Turn off the heat, keep the skillet covered, and rest it for 10 minutes before stirring in the cilantro and sliced green onion.

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