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Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and spiced with a sweet, savory, and spicy sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course 30 Minute Meals, Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 6 meatballs
Calories 317 kcal

Equipment

  • Half Sheet Pan
  • 1 Qt. Sauce Pan

Ingredients
  

meatballs

  • 1 ¾ - 2 pounds ground chicken or turkey
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

firecracker sauce

  • ½ cup hot sauce (recommended: Franks)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes depending on spice preference

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Position 2 racks near the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 475ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
  • In a saucepan, combine the ingredients of the firecracker sauce over medium high heat, allow to come to a boil, reduce the heat so it simmers. Let simmer for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, salt, pepper, eggs, panko, paprika, and onion powder. Use your hands to mix all the ingredients together, being careful not to overmix.
  • Shape the meat mixture into balls, about 3 tablespoons of meat per ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until completely cooked.
  • Using 2 tablespoons, dip each individual meatball into the sauce, or brush each meatball with the sauce. Place back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes. Drizzle or brush with additional sauce as desired.

Notes

These meatballs are a great option for a quick and flavorful meal, perfect for busy weeknights.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 30 Minute Meals, chicken meatballs, easy meatballs, Firecracker Chicken Meatballs, Quick Dinner, spicy meatballs
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