This recipe was originally posted on April 17, 2013. Updated with new photos and content on April 26, 2017.
Cashew Chicken Meatballs – Seasoned and nutty chicken meatballs served with a side of sweet and sour sauce.
Here, in this little corner of mine, you and I always discuss yummy things. Today, just like any other day, we’re going to discusssss… that’s right… yummy things.
Things like Cashew Chicken Meatballs.
I was typing a post – the one about my Salted Chocolate Caramel Popcorn – at the same time, I was also munching on cashews. I mean, I can’t just type and not snack on something. That has never happened.
And, as I was chomping away, I was reminded of cashew chicken.
One thing lead to another and, well, as you can see, I made us these outrageous cashew chicken meatballs with homemade Sweet & Sour Sauce. Which is also just as outrageously awesome as the meatballs. SO GOOD! Finger lickin’ good. Like, smack your lips good. You get it.
ENJOY!
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Cashew Chicken Meatballs - Seasoned and nutty chicken meatballs served with a side of sweet and sour sauce.
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup plain panko crumbs
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 1 small onion , finely diced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped cashews
- Zest of one small orange
- ½ cup cream cheese , room temperature
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ¼ cup water
Preheat oven to 400F.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine ground chicken, panko crumbs, salt, pepper, onion, basil, parsley, cashews, orange, and cream cheese.
- Mix until everything is thoroughly combined.
Heat the vegetable oil.
Roll meat into 1 inch meatballs, place in flour, turn to lightly coat on all sides, and add into hot oil.
Cook and turn for 2 minutes, or just until a little browned on all sides.
Transfer meatballs and hot oil to a 9 x 13 baking dish.
Bake for 18 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
Prepare the sweet and sour sauce by combining all ingredients in a skillet.
Bring to a boil; whisk frequently and continue to cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes or until sauce is reduced by 1/2.
Remove meatballs from oven.
Pour prepared sauce over meatballs.
Serve as is for a delicious starter or appetizer, OR serve over rice for a full meal.
WW SmartPoints: 4
Sam says
THESe were pretty good but I wasn’t sure how much salt to add and ended up under-salting. I did forget to make the sauce because I got distracted cleaning up the kitchen. I would like to add soy sauce next time! Loved the basil flavor of these
Nadja Belgrave says
These look so appetizing!! Need to try them 🙂
Maryanne | the little epicurean says
This looks wonderful! I never thought about adding cream cheese to meatballs. I bet it tastes amazing!
Jenny | Honey and Birch says
Cashew chicken is one of my favorite items to order from Chinese restaurants – I bet these meatballs are delicious!
Krista says
What a delicious meatball recipe! I need to try these!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
YUM! This just looks and sounds incredible! I can imagine these would be a big hit in my home!
Dee says
I know my family would love these meatballs. They sound delicious!
Jen says
I have a graduation party coming up and these would make a great appetizer for our spread! Thanks!!
Ramona says
Wow, I am meatball obsessed and these are making me drool. 🙂
mjskit says
These look SO yummy! Headed over the check out the recipe!
Kristy says
You have just made my son’s day Kate – he will LOVE these! 🙂
Katerina Petrovska says
YAAAAAY! I hope he loves ’em!! They’re soooo good! 🙂
Jean (Lemons & Anchovies) says
These sound soooo appetizing. Love!
Valerie says
Oh, hopping over to the recipe… I may have licked my screen just now.
Shea @ Dixie Chik Cooks says
Beautiful meatballs!
Natalie says
These looks super delicious, what a great meatball recipe!
Nancy R says
These sound divine Kate! Yet another thing to add on my to do list. Looks like I will be busy this weekend. Cannot wait! 🙂
Liz says
Oh, my! These look fantastic. I will pop over to Meagan’s blog to check out the recipe…but first, I must hunt down your popcorn…mmmmmm….
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Loooove cashews…and, cashew buttah! (Visit my blog for some especially tasty recipes using cashew butter, Kate. I’ll get you hooked in no time.) And, I adore Cashew Chicken. Now, in meatball form, with your recipe for Cashew Chicken Meatballs? NOM! Why didn’t I think of that? Well, that’s why I love Diethood. I never know what genius recipe you devise next! Cocktail parties shall never be the same, girlfriend. 😉 xo
Katerina Petrovska says
I LOVE your support, Stacy! THANK YOU!!! xoxo
As soon as my little ones fall asleep, I am going to hop over to your place and see your recipes for cashew buttah! 🙂
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Cashew chicken? Such a fab idea!
A_Boleyn says
Incorporating the cashews into the meatballs is a great way of enjoying both the chicken and the cashews in one bite … I’ll have to check out your sweet and sour sauce as well.
Carol | a cup of mascarpone says
What delicious looking meatballs, and a wonderful guest post for Meagan! Thanks for sharing such a great recipe!
Nancy P.@Thebittersideofsweet says
These look really good and I bet very tasty with the cashews in them.
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
Kate: As soon as I opened my email and read the title, I got all excited. I love cashew nuts…And combined with chicken in a meatball is even better. Did you know that cashews (the fruit and its nut) is native from Brazil? The nut is attached to the fruit and use both in several dishes in Brazil.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
These look SO good, Kate! What an awesome recipe!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
Just checked…Looks so yummy! You always menage to make me drool hehe
Great pics too
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says
Thanks so much for the guest post! Everyone including me are craving these for breakfast.
Katerina Petrovska says
My absolute pleasure!! xo
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Oh yea, definitely checking these out.
Phatima Pour Hakimi says
YUM!