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Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Spicy Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Meatballs You’ll Love

Delicious slow cooker firecracker chicken meatballs with a blend of sweet and spicy flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup Onion (chopped) or shallots for gentler flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) or garlic powder as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Parsley (chopped) or cilantro for a unique twist
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to preference
  • 1 tsp Pepper adjust to preference
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Buffalo Sauce or mild hot sauce for less spice
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for healthier option
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce or tamari for gluten-free option

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Roll the mixture into approximately 24 meatballs and place them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Preheat the broiler and broil the meatballs for about 6 minutes on one side and then flip and broil for another 6 minutes.
  4. Transfer the cooked meatballs to the slow cooker.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together buffalo sauce, light brown sugar, and soy sauce, then pour over the meatballs.
  6. Set slow cooker to low heat and cook for about 2 hours.
  7. Gently stir the meatballs before serving and garnish with chopped parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs freeze beautifully for up to 3 months and can be reheated in the microwave or oven.

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