Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

5 from 6 votes

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

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked chicken meatballs, chicken meatballs recipe, firecracker meatballs

Servings: meatbals

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with foil or parchment paper.
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).
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.
Place the meatballs on prepared baking sheet. bake for about 12 minutes or until the meatballs are completely cooked through.
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.

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