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BBQ Chicken Meatballs Recipe

BBQ Chicken Meatballs are a quick and easy weeknight dinner that you’re going to be overly impressed by. Made with ground chicken, plenty of flavorful herbs and spices, and simmered with your favorite barbecue sauce, this recipe is so tasty!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 230 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer , Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the meatballs:
  • 1 lbs lean ground chicken
  • ⅔ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley diced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tbsp Green Goddess Seasoning Trader Joe's
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic 
For the sauce:
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce of choice I used low sugar, hickory smoked barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • pinch of salt
For serving:
  • 1 bag sweet kale/cabbage salad mix
  • 2 cups cooked white rice divided amongst serving plates
  • green onion for garnish

Instructions

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  1. First, finely dice a red onion and parsley and mince garlic if needed.Then in a mixing bowl, add all of the meatball ingredients together and stir. Ensure the egg is completely combined and breadcrumbs are evenly distributed throughout.
  2. Heat a skillet to medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Use a medium sized cookie scooper (spray it with cooking spray so the meat mixture doesn’t stick) and scoop into meatballs (~12 meatballs). Place each meatball directly on the skillet.
  3. Cook for 8-10 minutes, rotating 3-4 times to ensure the meatball is completely cooked on all sides. After flipping, cover the skillet to speed the cooking.
  4. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatballs are cooked through (internal temp of 165°F). Use tongs and remove the meatballs from the pan and onto a plate.
  5. Using the same skillet (no need to clean), heat to medium heat. Add BBQ sauce, water, sriracha, and salt to the skillet. Whisk it together until water is combined and you have a cohesive sauce. Add the meatballs back into the sauce and use a spoon to coat them.
  6. Serve the meatballs with a fresh bag of sweet kale salad and white rice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving (3 meatballs + sauce, no sides) Calories 230kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 12g (18%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 927mg (39%) Potassium 94mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 230

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving (3 meatballs + sauce, no sides)
Calories 230kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 12g 18%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 927mg 39%
Potassium 94mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.