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Three Orange Chicken Meatballs sit on a bed of white rice in a shallow white bowl, with a fork resting at the top of the plate. Some tangy orange sauce is drizzled over the meatballs and rice.

Orange Chicken Meatballs

These orange chicken meatballs are quick, easy, and packed with protein thanks to lean chicken and cottage cheese. Tossed in a zesty ginger-orange sauce, they’re perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with rice or veggies for a clean, satisfying meal.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • Zest of ½ orange
  • 2 hefty tbsp minced ginger
  • S&P to taste
  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese for extra protein and moisture

Sauce:

  • ½ cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
  • Zest of ½ orange
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 3 chives diced

Instructions

  • Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form into balls. Heat oil in a skillet, brown meatballs on all sides until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add sauce ingredients. Let simmer. Return meatballs to the pan, cover and cook on medium heat for 7–10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Heat your rice or veggies and serve meatballs hot with sauce spooned over the top.
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