Al Fresco is known for its all-natural chicken sausages, fully cooked and ready to heat and eat. The all-natural chicken meatballs are similarly delicious and easy to prepare.
Made with lean chicken meat, the chicken meatballs contain 60% less fat and 40% less sodium than beef and pork meatballs. They’re a healthy option: all natural (no preservatives, nitrates or MSG) and gluten free. Enjoy them with pasta or rice, in a meatball hero or as an appetizer.
APPETIZER RECIPE: GRILLED PINEAPPLE WITH TERIYAKI CHICKEN MEATBALLS
Ingredients
1 package (12 ounces) Al Fresco Teriyaki Ginger Chicken Meatballs (or substitute)
3/4 pound fresh pineapple, sliced 3 inches x 3/4 inches
Cooking spray or extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 fresh peppermint leaves
Preparation
1. SPRAY the pineapple slices with cooking spray and grill or pan brown.
2. LIGHTLY BRUSH both sides with hoisin sauce. Cut rings into bite size pieces about 1 inch wide (just big enough for the meatballs to sit on).
3. SPRAY a separate medium skillet with cooking spray. Brown meatballs over medium high heat on both sides.
4. ADD water, cover and fully heat the meatballs.
5. SKEWER The meatballs on top of pineapple and lightly brush with the hoisin sauce to give a glaze.
6. SET on a platter or individual serving plates. Garnish with fresh mint. Place remaining hoisin sauce in a small dipping bowl. Serve immediately.
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