Spicy Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Tender chicken meatballs with a spicy kick.
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Ingredients
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Meatball Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2
Mix the Meatball Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, red chili flakes, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 3
Form the Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake the Meatballs
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Sauce Preparation
- 5
Heat the Olive Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red chili powder, salt, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 8
Add Fresh Basil
Once simmering, add the chopped fresh basil and mix well. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 9
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the skillet with the sauce. Gently stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
Serving
- 10
Serve the Meatballs
Serve the spicy chicken meatballs hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.