BBQ Chicken Meatballs

Ok, time to take a break from the cookie content! For the next few weeks it will be nothing but main dishes to get your New Year off to a great start. These meatballs are the perfect recipe to start with.

These meatballs are both health food and comfort food -- hear me out. Made with chicken (that's the health food part) but swimming in a wonderful bbq honey sauce (the comfort part) -- they are perfect for a cold winter evening. I especially loved using hot honey here instead of regular for a little kick!

Served over rice and with some veggies on the side, this meal is quick, easy, and delicious - my weeknight trifecta! I hope you'll try it and enjoy it as much as we did. 

BBQ Chicken Meatballs

1 pound ground chicken
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup honey (or hot honey!)
1/4 cup water

In a large bowl, combine the chicken, egg, garlic, green onions, breadcrumbs, and smoked paprika. Mix well to combine, then season with salt and pepper.

Form the chicken into small meatballs. 

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate.

Add the barbecue sauce, honey and water to the skillet. Whisk it together and bring it to a simmer. Add the meatballs back in and cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened. (Be sure the internal temperature of the meatballs is 165 degrees.) 

Serve over rice. 

Recipe source: How Sweet Eats