Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
1 pound

Ground Chicken

2 cloves

Garlic

Minced

1 unit

Egg

0.5 cup

Seasoned Breadcrumbs

1 dash

Sriracha

1 dash

Worcestershire Sauce

0.5 tsp

Smoked Paprika

1 dash

Salt

1 dash

Black Pepper

Freshly Cracked

1 pound

Pineapple

Pre-diced

0.5 unit

Onion

Thinly Sliced

8 unit

Hoisin Sauce

0.5 cup

Duck Sauce

1 tbsp

Sesame Oil

1 tbsp

Pineapple Juice

Reserved

2 tbsp

Water

Step 1
~20 min

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, egg, seasoned breadcrumbs, Sriracha, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 2
~20 min

Mix well with clean hands until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3
~20 min

Form the mixture into tight meatballs, approximately the size of the palm of your hand.

Step 4
~20 min

You should yield around 10 meatballs from the mixture.

Step 5
~20 min

Lay the meatballs in a single layer at the bottom of the crockpot.

Step 6
~20 min

Evenly distribute the pre-diced pineapple and thinly sliced onion on top of the meatballs.

Step 7
~20 min

In a separate bowl, stir together hoisin sauce, duck sauce, sesame oil, and reserved pineapple juice.

Step 8
~20 min

Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the ingredients in the crockpot.

Step 9
~20 min

Add water to the crockpot, ensuring there is enough liquid to almost cover the meatballs.

Step 10
~20 min

Seal the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4 hours.

Step 11
~20 min

Once the cooking time is complete, serve the meatballs as desired.

Step 12
~20 min

These meatballs are excellent served over quinoa, rice, in lettuce wraps, or on slider rolls.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a spicier dish, add more Sriracha.

Serve with a side of steamed rice or quinoa.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead of time and assembled in the slow cooker.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot over rice or quinoa.

Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Quinoa
Asian Slaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Hawaii

Cultural Significance

Reflects the fusion of Asian and Polynesian flavors in Hawaiian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Luau
Family Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Party
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

70/100

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