Jerk Chicken Balls Recipe

Name: Jerk Chicken Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound ground chicken, preferably thigh meat; 1 pound ground pork; 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs; 2 habanero chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup bread crumbs

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound ground chicken, preferably thigh meat
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 habanero chiles, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup bread crumbs

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Drizzle the olive oil into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface.
3
Set aside.
4
Combine the ground chicken, ground pork, brown sugar, salt, eggs, chiles, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, cayenne (if using), thyme, scallions, soy sauce, garlic, and bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated.
5
Roll the mixture into round, golf ballsize meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches), making sure to pack the meat firmly.
6
Place the balls in the prepared baking dish, being careful to line them up snugly and in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid.
7
The meatballs should be touching each other.
8
Roast for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through.
9
A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165F.
10
Allow the meatballs to cool for 5 minutes in the baking dish before serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound ground chicken, preferably thigh meat, 1 pound ground pork, 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Jerk Chicken Balls falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Jerk Chicken Balls

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