Yield: 20-28 meatballs
Skill level: Easy
These honey BBQ chicken meatballs are a juicy, flavorful recipe made with ground chicken, shredded Cosmic Crisp® apples, and parmesan cheese. The apples add natural moisture and a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the savory meatballs and rich honey barbecue sauce. Baked until golden and tossed in sauce, they deliver a balance of sweet and savory flavors in every bite. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or easy dinner option, this chicken meatball recipe is simple to make and full of bold flavor.
Tossed in honey BBQ sauce, these easy baked meatballs are perfect for appetizers, snacks, or a simple meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup shredded Cosmic Crisp® apples
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper
- Honey barbecue sauce
Directions
- Preheat oven to 385°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray with a non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine all ingredients minus the BBQ sauce in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands preferably, mix very well to combine.
- Once everything is well incorporated, begin to shape the mixture into balls.
- Continue rolling balls until you have used all of the mixture. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 22 min. Flipping at least once throughout the cooking time. Check on meatballs often, as cook times will vary.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl or dish, and drizzle honey barbeque sauce over the top, carefully mixing to coat all sides.
- Serve as is, or remove from the dish and use toothpicks or decorative skewers to serve. If desired, serve with additional sauce on the side.
- Enjoy!
