Stuffed Pineapple Chicken Balls

Ingredients

For the Chicken Balls:

• 4 cups ground chicken
• 1½ cups bread crumbs
• Juice from 1 can of pineapple chunks
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• Pineapple chunks (from the can)

For the Sauce:

• ¾ cup ketchup
• ½ cup vinegar
• 1½ cups water
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken Balls:
   • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, bread crumbs, pineapple juice, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly.
   • Drain the pineapple chunks and set aside. Form the chicken mixture into balls and poke 2-3 pineapple chunks into each ball.
2. Bake the Chicken Balls:
   • Preheat your oven to 330°F (165°C).
   • Place the chicken balls on a cookie sheet and bake for 40 minutes, turning them halfway through to brown evenly.
3. Make the Sauce:
   • In a frying pan, whisk together the ketchup, vinegar, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
   • Heat the pan over low heat (setting 1) and add the baked chicken balls.
4. Simmer and Serve:
   • Allow the chicken balls to simmer in the sauce for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Stir the sauce again and let the chicken balls simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken balls are fully coated.
5. Serve:
   • Serve the sweet and sour chicken balls with rice or fries.