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BBQ Glazed Chicken Meatballs

Irresistibly Juicy BBQ Glazed Chicken Meatballs You’ll Crave

BBQ Glazed Chicken Meatballs are juicy and flavorful, coated in a smoky glaze, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground chicken Choose lean but moist for tender, juicy meatballs.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Helps bind the meatballs.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a natural glue.
  • 1/4 cup Grated onion Adds moisture and subtle sweetness.
  • 2 cloves Minced garlic Brings aromatic warmth.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
For the BBQ Glaze
  • 1 cup Barbecue sauce Use your favorite brand.
  • 1/4 cup Honey or brown sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Infuses smoky undertone.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Gives complexity.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar Brightens the sauce.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Making the Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly greased foil.
  2. Mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
  3. Form about 1½-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared sheet.
Making the Glaze
  1. Whisk barbecue sauce, honey or brown sugar, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a bowl until smooth.
Baking the Meatballs
  1. Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, then remove from oven and brush with the BBQ glaze.
  2. Return meatballs to oven and bake an additional 5–7 minutes until glaze is sticky.
  3. Serve hot, garnishing with chopped parsley or chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds for extra crunch.

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