{"id":16822,"date":"2017-06-08T11:35:58","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T16:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/?p=16822"},"modified":"2025-09-04T16:49:40","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T21:49:40","slug":"apricot-chicken-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingeats.com\/blog\/apricot-chicken-meatballs","title":{"rendered":"Apricot Chicken Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Delicious Homemade Apricot Chicken Meatballs - tender meatballs in a Sweet Asian inspired Apricot Sauce.  Perfect for dinner or as an appetizer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Today my neighbour texted me and asked if I fancied going on a bike ride along by the lake we live next to. I must admit, despite several cups of coffee. I was set for chilling on the sofa for the rest of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But with the sun shining gloriously outside, I figured I should force myself to get out and get some fresh air and exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I actually enjoyed the bike ride and was so glad I went in the end. I borrowed a bike from my neighbour, as I haven't owned a bike since we moved to Canada. The only set of wheels I own is a set of Roller Skates (which I LOVE by the way), but the route we were taking was a bit too far on a pair of skates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We cycled out of our subdivision and across to the lake, all the way down to the marina and then crossed over and back through to the road home. Spotting several little baby rabbits along the way - so cute!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I enjoyed it so much, I am now contemplating buying a bike. We have a little exercise bike in the basement, but cycling stationary doesn't appeal to me in the slightest. I like the company, so would rather go outside and get fresh air and go for a cycle with a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Once we got back, we chilled out in the garden with a glass of iced sparkling water and some fresh fruit - nice and healthy. It's great how a little bit of exercise inspires healthier eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I didn't force myself to go, I probably would have vegged in front of the tv. It was one of those days!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After a nice afternoon, I wanted something quick and easy for dinner. So decided on a meatball dish using the ground chicken I had in the fridge. Ground chicken really doesn't take long to cook, it has a tendency to be quite dry if you overcook it. So I just seasoned, formed into meatballs, baked for 10 mins in a hot oven and then got making a nice sauce to coat them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I just seasoned, formed into meatballs, baked for 10 mins in a hot oven and then got making a nice sauce to coat them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I am a sucker for just searching through my fridge or cupboard for inspiration for sauces and that was when the jar of apricot spread caught my eye. Combining with some Soy Sauce, ginger and garlic it made a delicious Asian style glaze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kids loved these Apricot Chicken Meatballs with some chips<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, corn on the cob (which I cooked in minutes the instant pot) and some saut\u00e9ed zucchini. I even topped my corn on the cob with a little feta and chili flakes and put in under the broil for a few minutes. Omg so good!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These Apricot Chicken Meatballs would be perfect with some stir fried veg and egg fried rice<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span> or noodles too for a more traditional Asian style dish. I had overdone the rice a bit lately and really fancied chips, so of course, that's what I went for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Got a party planned or maybe a taster at your Slimming Eats group? Why not make some of these to take along. Add a little cocktail fork<\/span><\/strong><\/a> into each meatball and guests can just grab one as they please. Delicious!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I sprinkled these Apricot Chicken Meatballs with some chopped spring onion and a teeny pinch of sesame seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n