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Hot Honey Chicken Meatballs

Hot Honey Chicken Meatballs: Sweet, Spicy Bliss Awaits

Hot Honey Chicken Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, making them an irresistible choice for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken Can substitute with turkey for a lighter twist.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Homemade breadcrumbs can work too.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Consider non-dairy milk like almond or oat.
  • 1 large Egg Can use a flax egg for vegan alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese Nutritional yeast can substitute for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used but may change texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onion is a stronger alternative if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Can use a mix of sweet and smoked or cayenne for more heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano is an option if on hand.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Kosher salt works well too.
For the Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon High-heat Cooking Oil Like grapeseed or avocado oil, can substitute with olive oil.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Opt for vegan butter for a dairy-free alternative.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup can be a great vegan substitute.
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons Hot Sauce Adjust according to your heat preference.

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Dutch oven or skillet
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Honey Chicken Meatballs
  1. Mix the panko breadcrumbs with milk in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, black pepper, and salt to the breadcrumb mixture and stir thoroughly.
  3. Gently add ground chicken to the mixture and form into 1½-inch meatballs, placing them on a baking sheet.
  4. Heat cooking oil in a Dutch oven or skillet, add meatballs in batches, and cook until browned and reach an internal temperature of 165°F, about 15 minutes.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan, then stir in honey and hot sauce until well blended.
  6. Transfer cooked meatballs to a serving dish and drizzle the warm honey sauce over them before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Hot Honey Chicken Meatballs can be served warm as appetizers or over rice or quinoa for a main dish.

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