BBQ Chicken Meatballs

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Easy to make these Sheet Pan BBQ Chicken Meatballs are made with a homemade BBQ seasoning blend and brushed with BBQ sauce towards the end of cooking to get a sweet, caramelized coating. Serve these on a sandwich or in a wrap or on their own for a fun meal the entire family will love!

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: meatballs

Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds ground chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup greek yogurt plain
¼ cup bbq sauce for brushing on top

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees with rack in the center. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
In a large size mixing bowl combine the ground chicken, seasonings (salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, and black pepper), bread crumbs, BBQ Sauce, and greek yogurt. Stir to combine, use your hands if needed to get fully mix.
Use a 2 tbsp cookie scoop to scoop equal portions of the meatball mixture and place on the cookie sheet. Then using your hands roll the scoops into round shaped balls.
Bake the meatballs at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, remove the meatballs and brush with the additional 1/4 cup of sauce. Continue baking for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from the oven and serve with additional sauce as desired.

Notes

Storage:

Refrigerator: Store cooked meatballs in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze meatballs and store in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat and serve.

Meal Prep Tips: Prepare the meatballs ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat as needed throughout the week to serve for lunch or dinner. Serve with roasted veggies or a salad.

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