Yields4 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time2 hrsTotal Time2 hrs 30 mins
¼cupchili sauce
3tbspapricot preserves
1tbspchili garlic-flavored hot sauce
1large egg
1lb93% lean ground chicken
2green onions, thinly sliced
½cupfinely, ground almond flour
½tspgarlic powder
1
Preheat oven to 400°; spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, whisk chili sauce, preserves, hot sauce and ½ cup water.
2
In large bowl, lightly beat egg; gently mix in chicken, onions, flour and garlic powder until just combined. Makes about 3 cups.
3
Form chicken mixture into 1½-inch meatballs; place 1 inch apart on prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°; cool slightly. Place meatballs in large zip-top plastic bag; pour chili sauce mixture over meatballs. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; freeze up to 2 months.
4
Transfer meatballs to slow cooker; cover and cook on high 2 hours or low 4 hours. Makes about 20 meatballs and ¾ cup sauce.
Dietitian Tip: This recipe is a delicious appetizer, or try as a new twist on a meatball sub. Place meatballs in a whole wheat baguette, with toppings such as kimchi, cucumbers, shredded carrots or sliced radish for added crunch
Make it Gluten Free: Dependent on using a Gluten Free chili sauces.
Ingredients
¼cupchili sauce
3tbspapricot preserves
1tbspchili garlic-flavored hot sauce
1large egg
1lb93% lean ground chicken
2green onions, thinly sliced
½cupfinely, ground almond flour
½tspgarlic powder
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 400°; spray rimmed baking pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, whisk chili sauce, preserves, hot sauce and ½ cup water.
2
In large bowl, lightly beat egg; gently mix in chicken, onions, flour and garlic powder until just combined. Makes about 3 cups.
3
Form chicken mixture into 1½-inch meatballs; place 1 inch apart on prepared pan. Bake 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°; cool slightly. Place meatballs in large zip-top plastic bag; pour chili sauce mixture over meatballs. Seal bag, pressing out excess air; freeze up to 2 months.
4
Transfer meatballs to slow cooker; cover and cook on high 2 hours or low 4 hours. Makes about 20 meatballs and ¾ cup sauce.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
