Firecracker Chicken Meatballs & Coconut Pineapple Rice

Like things fiery? Serve these tender meatballs with your favorite spicy condiment and turn up the heat! 

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Firecracker Chicken Meatballs & Coconut Pineapple Rice

Cooking time
PREP TIME 15 min
Cooking time
COOK TIME 20 min
Servings
SERVES 4
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 35 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Success® Jasmine rice
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Step 2: Prepare rice according to package directions. Replace half of the water with coconut milk.

  • Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, honey, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.

  • Step 4: Shape the chicken mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.

  • Step 5: In a large bowl, combine the rice, pineapple chunks, cilantro, lime juice and coconut.

  • Step 6: Serve meatballs over rice and enjoy. 

Sriracha sauce and pepper spice up these weeknight-ready meatballs. Served with pineapple-studded Success® Jasmine Rice, this dish is sweet and sassy and sure to wake up mealtime!