Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    22 meatbals

  • Calories

    117 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Saucy Firecracker Chicken Meatballs are the perfect combination of savory, sweet, and spicy! These juicy baked meatballs are an easy appetizer or main dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

Chicken Meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Firecracker Sauce

  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • red pepper flakes optional
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, onion powder and paprika. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Form into 22 meatballs (about 3 Tablespoons each).
  3. In a saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients 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. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
  4. Place the meatballs on prepared baking sheet. bake for about 12 minutes or until the meatballs are completely cooked through.
  5. Dip each individual cooked meatball into the sauce. Place back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes. Drizzle or brush with additional sauce and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 22 Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 55mg (18%) Sodium 226mg (9%) Potassium 251mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 59IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 22meatbals

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 22
Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 226mg 9%
Potassium 251mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 59IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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