Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

This is my #1 method to eat chicken meatballs. They're spiced up with a sweet, exquisite, and fiery sparkler sauce. They're delicate, loaded up with flavor, and require least work!

 

This formula for sparkler chicken meatballs has been latched onto my subconscious mind on an unending circle throughout the previous half a month. I had been needing something with somewhat more zest, yet somewhat sweet as well. Furthermore, what's more amazing than game day food that is very sound (they're heated!) and still has huge loads of flavor however isn't your ordinary meatball shrouded in marinara?

 

This formula is very low support. Also, in case you're not an aficionado of chicken meatballs, you can trade it out for turkey or some other sort of ground meat you please. In any case, I do feel that chicken or turkey would match the best with the sauce.

 

 

 

Ingredients

meatballs:

• 1 ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ¾ - 2 pounds ground chicken (or turkey)
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs*
• ½ teaspoon paprika

firecracker sauce:

• ¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (depending on spice preference)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup hot sauce (I recommend Franks)
• ¼ teaspoon salt

 

Instructions

1. Position 2 racks near the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 475ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine the ingredients of the firecracker sauce 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 so don't worry if it looks thin.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, salt pepper, eggs, panko, paprika, and onion powder. Use your hands to mix all the ingredients together. It's easier to tell when he ingredients are combined when using hands. DO NOT OVERMIX, it will result in drier meatballs.
4. Shape the meat mixture into ball, about 3 tablespoons of meat per ball. You can also do this with an ice cream scoop. Place shaped meatballs on prepared baking sheet. bake for 11-13 minutes or until the meatballs are completely cooked.
5. Using 2 tablespoon, dip each individual meatball into the sauce. Alternately, you can brush each meatball with the sauce. Place back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes. Drizzle or brush with additional sauce as desired.

 

 

 

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