30-Minute Firecracker Chicken Meatballs
30-Minute Firecracker Chicken Meatballs deliver a burst of flavor in every bite, combining spicy sriracha with sweet honey for a truly memorable dish. These tender meatballs are perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining, allowing you to whip up an impressive meal in just 30 minutes. Serve them as an appetizer, main course, or sliders, and watch as your guests eagerly come back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into about 20 small meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, whisk together sriracha sauce, honey, and soy sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly.
- Toss baked meatballs in the firecracker sauce until well coated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra heat, add chili flakes to the sauce. Substitute ground turkey or tofu for a different protein option. Serve with steamed rice or as sliders for added fun.