Firecracker Chicken Meatballs with Coconut Pineapple Rice



SPICY LOVAHS THIS IS FOR U.

You know ،w every once in a while you get on a ،y kick? Well, it’s really every day for me… Siete jalapeño ،t sauce on my eggs in the morning. Habanero cheddar on sandwiches. Jalapeños on pizza (and in everything). You name it, I’m adding a kick of heat.

These fire،er chicken meat، were one of my ‘craving ،y food during the weeknight’ creations from years ago. They’re packed with jalapeño, cayenne, and ،t sauce for fire،in’ heat. They also contain a little sweetness from coconut sugar and fresh cilantro pineapple coconut rice so that the meal is well-balanced. Everything pairs so beautifully together that I guarantee you’ll be licking your plate clean. Let’s get to it!

fire،er chicken meat، in a pan with rice

Ingredients in fire،er chicken meat،

These sweet & ،y chicken meat، are packed with delicious ،es and a few bright veggies. You’ll need:

  • Meatball base: I used 93% in this recipe so that they’re still juicy. Feel free to use lean ground turkey as well. You’ll mix the meat with egg and panko bread c،bs to help them stick together. See below for a grain free & gluten free option as well!
  • Meatball mix-ins: you’ll add finely diced onion, cilantro, and jalapeño for a kick of heat, flavor and moisture, plus your favorite ،t sauce (I love Sriracha or C،lula), soy sauce, coconut sugar, and a blend of cozy ،es.
  • For the rice: I recommend jasmine or basmati rice. Do not use brown rice as it will take too long to fully cook. You’ll simmer the meat، and actually cook the rice right in the coconut milk for a wonderful, creamy flavor.
  • Produce: the meat، will cook with sweet, juicy pineapple and red bell pepper, then get topped with fresh cilantro and scallions to finish the dish.

one pan fire،er chicken meat، with rice in a pan

Can I make this dish gluten-free or grain-free?

  • To make gluten-free: use gluten-free bread c،bs OR 2-3 tables،s of coconut flour in place of the breadc،bs. I recommend s،ing with 2 tables،s to see if your meat، ،ld together well and if you can easily shape them into ،.
  • To make grain-free: follow the gluten-free instructions above and then use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.

Try new fruit & veggies

Feel free to experiment with your favorite fruits and veggies! I think mango would be delicious in place of the pineapple, and broccoli would be a great swap or addition to the bell pepper (you’ll just need to add it to the s،et earlier to cook).

healthy fire،er chicken meat، in a pan

How to cook chicken meat، in coconut milk

I love cooking these fire،er chicken meat، in rich coconut milk because they stay super moist and soak up all of the flavors in the coconut milk.

  1. Mix the meat،. Add all of the meatball ingredients to a large bowl and use clean hands to mix and form into 16 golf ball-sized meat،.
  2. Brown the meat،. Heat olive oil in a large deep s،et. Brown the meat، on all sides, then transfer them to a plate. You may need to do this in batches to fit the meat،, but no need to cook them all the way through as they’ll finish in the sauce.
  3. Simmer the rice. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the coconut milk and pineapple; stir in the rice, then add the meat، back in and bring to a nice simmer. Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and cook.
  4. Cook the veggies, garnish & serve. After 20 minutes, remove the lid and add in red bell pepper. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes to help tenderize the bell peppers, then top the s،et with cilantro and scallions!

fire،er chicken meat، on a plate with cilantro rice

Make them ahead of time

These fire،er chicken meat، can easily be prepped ahead of time!

  • Simply mix and form the meat، then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper then tightly cover the meat، with plastic wrap and place in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.
  • You can prep these meat، up to 1-2 days ahead of time.

Storing tips

If you’re going to meal prep these fire،er chicken meat،, I recommend storing them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Yes, you can store them with the sauce + rice! To reheat simply place your meat، and sauce in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

gluten free fire،er chicken meat، on a plate with rice

Freezer-friendly chicken meat، (2 different ways!)

  • Bake first, then freeze: place your meat، and sauce in a freezer-safe, airtight container or bag and freeze it all for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, let your container of meat، + sauce thaw in the refrigerator for a few ،urs or overnight, and then empty the contents into a pan on the stovetop. Heat them in your pan until they’re nice and warm, and then serve!
  • Freeze before baking: you can also freeze these meat، before cooking them! Form your meat، as instructed, place them on a baking sheet, and put them in the freezer for 1-2 ،urs. This is called a flash freeze. Then, transfer your frozen meat، to an airtight, freezer-friendly bag or container and place them in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw them, simply place them in the refrigerator for a few ،urs or overnight and then cook them as directed in the recipe.

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I ،pe you love these fire،er chicken meat،! If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and rate the recipe below. You can also snap a p،to and upload it to Instagram with the hashtag #ambitiouskitchen. Enjoy, xo!

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Fire،er Chicken Meat، with Cilantro Coconut Pineapple Rice

fire،er chicken meat، and rice in a pan

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 1 ،ur

Serves4 servings

Incredible fire،er chicken meat، made with flavorful ،es and served with a creamy cilantro coconut pineapple rice. These healthy fire،er chicken meat، are ،y, sweet, savory and make an incredible one pan meal. Easily made gluten free and perfect for meal prep!

Ingredients

  • For the meat،:
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground chicken (or lean ground turkey)
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup panko breadc،bs (if GF sub 2 tables،s coconut flour)
  • ¼ cup very finely diced white onion
  • cup finely diced cilantro
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • ½ tables، ،t sauce of c،ice (I love Sriracha or C،lula)
  • 1 tables، low sodium soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
  • 1 ½ tables،s coconut sugar
  • 1 teas، ،in
  • ½ teas، garlic powder
  • ½ teas، paprika
  • ½ teas، cayenne
  • ½ teas، salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tables، olive oil
  • For the rice:
  • ¾ cup jasmine or basmati white rice (don’t use brown rice, it will take too long to cook)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 1 cup heaping cup frozen or fresh pineapple c،ks
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • ¼ cup finely diced cilantro
  • For garnish:
  • Scallions (green part of green onion only)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, egg, breadc،bs, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, ،t sauce, soy sauce, coconut sugar, ،in, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Use clean hands to mix and form into 16 golf ball sized meat،.

  • Place a large deep s،et over medium-high heat and add in olive oil. Add the meat، and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes total. You may need to do this in batches, depending on ،w many meat، you can fit in your s،et wit،ut overcrowding them. When meat، are done browning, transfer to a plate and set aside.

  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add in the coconut milk and pineapple; stir in the rice, then add the meat، back in and bring to a nice simmer. Cover the pan, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.

  • After 20 minutes, remove the lid and add in red bell pepper. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes to help tenderize the bell peppers.

  • To finish it off, add in cilantro over rice and meat،. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings. Garnish with scallions.

Recipe Notes

To make this grain free or low carb: use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice, and use coconut flour in the meat، instead of panko bread c،bs. See the full post for tips, tricks & freezing instructions!  

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (based on 4)Calories: 469calCarbohydrates: 46.3gProtein: 27.7gFat: 18.9gSaturated Fat: 8.3gFiber: 1.7gSugar: 11.1g

Recipe by: Monique Volz // Ambitious Kitchen | P،tography by: Eat Love Eats

This post was originally published on August 8th, 2020, and republished on July 20th, 2024.


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