Barbecue Chicken Meatballs (Gluten Free, Egg Free).
These chicken meatballs are coated with a delicious homemade barbecue sauce that's a hit with both kids and adults!
Ingredients
For the barbecue sauce:
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ Tablespoon cumin
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- ¾ Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
For the meatballs:
- ¾ cups cooked potatoes (I used two potatoes that had been baked, and I mashed them with a fork).
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound ground chicken thighs
- 1 pound ground chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Make the barbecue sauce:
- Heat the tomato sauce in a sauce pan over medium heat.
- Add all of the other ingredients.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes or so to let the flavors blend.
Make the meatballs:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare the potatoes. I used two small Yukon Gold potatoes that I baked, then mashed with a fork. You could also use leftover mashed potatoes if you prefer.
- Place onion, garlic, chicken, potatoes, and spices in a large bowl and use your hands to mix everything together.
- Form the chicken mixture into balls and place them in a ceramic baking dish in a single layer.
- Add a ½ cup water to the dish, and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the meatballs and bake for another 15 minutes, or until they are fully cooked. The meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Serve with rice or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover meatballs in the refrigerator. They should stay fresh for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 29gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 1291mgPotassium: 1243mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 622IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 3mg
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