Chili Chicken and Sweetcorn Meatballs Recipe

Name: Chili Chicken and Sweetcorn Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground chicken; 4 spring onions, trimmed (Scallions); 1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped; 1 young ginger root, finely chopped; 3 12 ounces sweetcorn, no added salt or 3 12 ounces sugar, drained; ⅔ cup chicken stock; 3 12 ounces pineapple chunks in juice; 1 medium carrot; 1 red chili pepper, diced; 1 small green bell pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon caster sugar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground chicken
4 spring onions, trimmed (Scallions)
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 young ginger root, finely chopped
3 12 ounces sweetcorn, no added salt or 3 12 ounces sugar, drained
⅔ cup chicken stock
3 12 ounces pineapple chunks in juice
1 medium carrot
1 red chili pepper, diced
1 small green bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons cornstarch

1
Place ground chicken in bowl and add spring onions, chili, ginger, salt and pepper (to taste only), and sweetcorn.
2
Mix with hands.
3
Divide mixture into 16 portions and form each into balls.
4
Bring a pan of water to boil, and arrange the meatballs in a steamer or sieve.
5
Place over water, cover, and steam for 10-15 minutes.
6
To make sauce, pork the stock and pineapple juice into another pan and bring to boil.
7
Add the carrot and bell peppers, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
8
Stir in remaining ingredients and heat through, stirring until thickened.
9
Drain meatballs and transfer to serving plate.
10
Garnish with chives and serve with sauce and rice.

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground chicken, 4 spring onions, trimmed (Scallions), 1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped, 1 young ginger root, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili Chicken and Sweetcorn Meatballs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chili Chicken and Sweetcorn Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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