Dinner for 4
Chicken Meatballs with Pineapple Rice
Chicken meatballs cook with coconut rice, pineapple, and peppers in one skillet for a complete dinner.
$12.24for 4 servings
$3.06 per serving$12.24 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinDinnersOne-potFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.75 | $0.94Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.44Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $1.46Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 15 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.84Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.24 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Hot sauceSoy sauceSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 93% lean ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 green onions
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/2 tbsp hot sauce of choice
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine or basmati white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) coconut milk
- 1 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heaping cup frozen or fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced cilantro
- sliced green onion
Steps
- Mix the ground chicken, egg, panko, chopped green onions, cilantro, jalapeño, hot sauce, soy sauce, coconut sugar, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs while heating the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs in the skillet for 10 minutes, turning them often.
- Add the rice, coconut milk, broth, pineapple, and bell pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes, until the rice is tender and the meatballs reach 165 F.
- Turn off the heat, keep the skillet covered, and rest it for 10 minutes before stirring in the cilantro and sliced green onion.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
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