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Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Firecracker Chicken Meatballs are homemade, flavorful meatballs with a sweet and spicy glaze, perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts lean proteins help keep the dish light while still satisfying
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic boosts flavor and adds a wonderful aroma to the meatballs
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs perfect for achieving a crispy texture while keeping the meatballs tender
  • 1 large egg binds the ingredients together for optimal meatball formation
  • ¼ cup green onions adds a fresh, vibrant flavor and color to the mixture
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce provides umami depth without overwhelming saltiness
  • 2 tablespoon honey balances the spiciness with a touch of sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha gives that desired kick to transform these meatballs into a spicy sensation
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch thickens the sauce, resulting in the perfect glaze to drizzle over the meatballs

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

How to Make Firecracker Chicken Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the ground chicken, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, egg, and chopped green onions in a spacious bowl. Mix gently until all ingredients are just blended together.
  3. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in your preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Prepare the sauce by whisking together the soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Drizzle the sweet and spicy sauce over the baked meatballs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 240mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice to soak up that delicious sauce! Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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