Spicy Chicken Meatball Recipe
Spicy chicken meatball with chipotle sauce.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Chipotle Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Mix Thoroughly
Using your hands or a spatula, mix the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Chill
Cover the meatballs with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Chipotle Sauce Preparation
- 5
Blend Sauce Ingredients
In a blender, combine the chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- 6
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice to taste.
Cooking Meatballs
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 8
Bake Meatballs
Place the chilled meatballs in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Serving
- 9
Serve Meatballs
Remove the meatballs from the oven and drizzle with the chipotle sauce. Serve warm.