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BBQ Chicken Meatballs

BBQ Chicken Meatballs Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup finely minced yellow onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • Oil or cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl, mixing gently just until combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 16 to 18 meatballs, about 1½ inches each, and place on a greased baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F (74°C) in the centers.
  4. Toss the baked meatballs in barbecue sauce, return to the sheet, and broil 6 inches from heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce bubbles and darkens.
  5. Transfer to a platter, drizzle any remaining sauce on top, and serve hot.

Notes

Let the meatballs rest for 1 to 2 minutes after broiling so the sauce sets and the first bite won't burn your tongue. They taste even better the next day after the flavors meld, so they are a great make-ahead option.