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Firecracker Meatballs
If you're looking for a dinner that's equal parts bold and saucy, this Firecracker Meatballs recipe is for you! Juicy baked chicken meatballs are tossed in a sweet and spicy buffalo sauce that packs a true flavor punch. Serve the meatballs over rice with your favorite toppings for a true crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
Firecracker Sauce
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For Serving
- crushed red pepper flakes, if desired
- green onions, if desired
- blue cheese crumbles, if desired
- ranch dressing, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet with olive oil, set aside.In a large bowl combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, eggs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Mix to combine then portion into meatballs. I got about 32 meatballs.
- Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on the outside.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the firecracker sauce. (There will be extra sauce for pouring over rice!)
- Top with any of the desired topping and serve with rice and a veggie to make a meal. You could also serve as an appetizer with wooden skewers. This also is great for meal prep!
Firecracker Sauce
- Add all of the ingredients to a medium saucepan and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat or until all of the sugar is dissolved.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 278mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 17IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.4mg