Description
This Honey Barbeque Chicken Meatballs recipe features tender, flavorful chicken meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy homemade barbeque sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, these meatballs combine ground chicken with fresh herbs and spices, then simmered in a delicious honey-based tomato sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for weeknight meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp. minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Honey Barbeque Sauce
- 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, beaten eggs, fresh parsley, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Form the meatballs: Using your hands, shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, ensuring they hold together firmly.
- Brown the meatballs: Heat a large skillet over medium heat with a small amount of oil. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes, turning carefully to avoid breaking.
- Make the honey barbeque sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, honey, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Simmer meatballs in sauce: Once all meatballs are browned, return them all to the skillet. Pour the barbeque sauce over the meatballs, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for approximately 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook through completely.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the honey barbeque chicken meatballs hot, garnished with extra green onions or parsley if desired. They pair well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Ensure the meatballs are cooked thoroughly to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safety.
- You can prepare the sauce in advance and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the barbeque sauce mixture.
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
