The only thing on the recipe list that isn’t something you’ll always have in your pantry is maybe Panko breadcrumbs – and in my opinion, it’s a great staple to add to your shopping list. These are perfect for frying chicken, making meatballs, coating veggies, and more. Otherwise, you’ll find that this recipe includes simple ingredients that combine in a way that will blow your taste buds off. I’ve already made these once and have had more than one guest ask for the recipe. Big thanks go to the mastermind chef at Little Spice Jar, for this delicious any time recipe!

 

Ingredients

 

For the Meatballs:

1 ¾ – 2 pounds ground chicken

4 teaspoons minced garlic

1 ½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 large eggs

1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

½ teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Firecracker Sauce:

½ cup hot sauce (I recommend Franks)

1 cup light brown sugar

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

¼ teaspoon salt

¼-½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (depending on spice preference)

 

Instructions

 

Position 2 racks near the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 475ºF. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper, set aside.

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.

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.

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.

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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Quick tip: Not a fan of ground chicken or don’t have it on hand? Swap out ground turkey in this recipe for another easy and tasty meatball.

Recipe and image courtesy of Little Spice Jar