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Hot Honey Chicken Meatballs

Irresistible Hot Honey Chicken Meatballs for Sweet & Spicy Cravings

Enjoy delicious Hot Honey Chicken Meatballs that perfectly blend sweet and spicy flavors for an irresistible dinner option.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken use lean chicken for a healthier option
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or substitute with regular breadcrumbs or oats for a gluten-free option
  • 1/4 cup Milk dairy or non-dairy varieties work
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese can be substituted with any grated hard cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic works as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (Sweet and Smoked) smoked paprika adds complexity
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
For Searing
  • 2 tablespoons High-heat Cooking Oil (Grape Seed or Avocado) for searing the meatballs
For the Hot Honey Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Honey can substitute maple syrup in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce adjust to taste

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • non-stick pan or Dutch oven
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and milk, letting it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the liquid.
  2. Add the egg, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, both sweet and smoked paprika, oregano, black pepper, and salt to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix well.
  3. Gently fold in the ground chicken using a fork or your hands.
  4. With wet hands, form the mixture into 1½-inch balls.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, add oil and cook meatballs for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  6. While the meatballs cook, melt the butter, honey, hot sauce, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  7. Remove meatballs, pour the hot honey glaze over them, and gently toss for even coverage.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze meatballs for up to 3 months.

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