Description
Baked Chicken Meatballs with Strawberry BBQ Sauce are a delightful treat that combines juicy chicken meatballs with a sweet and tangy strawberry BBQ sauce, perfect for family dinners or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup strawberry BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, warm the strawberry BBQ sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, drizzle the warm strawberry BBQ sauce over them or toss to coat.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- To make it dairy-free, skip the Parmesan cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, warm in the microwave or oven until heated through.
- For freezing, place in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Meatballs, Strawberry BBQ Sauce, Chicken Meatballs, Easy Dinner, Family Recipe