Do I have to use store-bought barbecue sauce for this recipe?

Absolutely not. If you have a favorite barbeque sauce recipe, go ahead and use it.

Can I use frozen meatballs?

Yes, just follow the cooking instructions on the package of your meatballs.

Can I use ground beef instead of chicken?

Meatballs can really be made with any kind of ground meat, whether it be chicken, turkey, beef, or even lamb. Choose whichever one you prefer.

How do you know if meatballs are cooked?

If you have a meat thermometer, that is the best way to ensure the chicken is cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Without a thermometer, you can cut one meatball in half to see if the meat is still pinkish inside. If it is, it needs to cook a bit longer.

What goes best with meatballs?

Anything goes with meatballs. My guys tend to like meatballs served with mashed potatoes or rice and green beans, but these meatballs can be served with noodles or add the meatballs to a bun and have a meatball sandwich.

BBQ Chicken Meatballs

Description

Ready in just 25 minutes, these Oven-baked BBQ Chicken Meatballs are savory and sweet, bursting with flavor from the tangy BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb. ground chicken
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely diced onion
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp. each, salt and black pepper
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, oregano, egg, breadcrumbs and half of the bbq sauce. Use hands to mix until thoroughly combined.
Roll chicken mixture into small meatballs. (This recipe makes about 15 meatballs.)
Place each meatball on the baking sheet and bake at 425F for 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked (165ºF internal temperature).
Remove the meatballs from the oven.
Glaze the cooked meatballs with the remaining bbq sauce by either brushing the remaining sauce on top or placing the sauce in a large bowl and tossing the entire meatball in the sauce. Place meatballs back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Garnish with a bit of parsley or finely sliced green onions and serve.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 88
Fat: 4
Carbohydrates: 8
Protein: 7