Appetizer for 12
Fig Jam Chicken Meatballs
$4.16for 4245 minServes 12
Frozen chicken meatballs cook slowly in fig jam, chili sauce, and orange juice until tender and safely heated.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Jelly, 13 oz$0.16/oz typical | 13 oz | $2.08Typical price |
 | Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.08Typical price |
 | Chicken breast, 1.75 lb$3.49/lb typical | 1.75 lb | $6.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.47 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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- 245 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacksSlow cookerBack to school
$1.04 per serving$4.16 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 jar (13 oz) fig jam
- 1 jar (12 oz) heinz chili sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 bag (28 oz) frozen chicken
- orange zest (optional)
Steps
- Stir the fig jam, chili sauce, and orange juice together in a slow cooker.
- Add the frozen chicken meatballs and coat them with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, until the centers reach 165 F.
- Stir in orange zest, if using, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
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