Molasses Bourbon BBQ Glazed Chicken Meatballs

This easy and completely Molasses Bourbon BBQ Glazed Chicken Meatballs recipe is sure to be a hit thanks to its BBQ flavorful glaze!

Molasses Bourbon BBQ Glazed Chicken Meatballs Ingredients:

Meatballs:

• 1 lb. Ground Chicken
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 C. Gluten-free Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp. Each of:
  • Himalayan Salt.
  • Ground Black Pepper
  • Garlic Granules
  • Onion Granules
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Avocado Oil Spray

Glaze:

• 1 C. BBQ Sauce (preferably Memphis style)
• 1/2 C. Bourbon Whisky
• 2 Tbsp. Orange Marmalade
• 2 tsp. Molasses
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Granules
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Granules

Sides:

• Steamed or Grilled:
  • 2/3 C. Carrots (steamed)
  • 2/3 C. Broccoli (steamed)
  • 2/3 C. Cauliflower (steamed)
  • 3/4 C. Cooked Brown Rice with 1/4 C. Cooked Quinoa

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Molasses Bourbon BBQ Glazed Chicken Meatballs

This easy and completely Molasses Bourbon BBQ
Glazed Chicken Meatballs recipe is sure to be a hit thanks to its BBQ flavorful glaze!

Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Chicken, Meal Prep

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 4 meals

Calories 623kcal

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1 lb. Ground Chicken
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 Gluten-free Panko Breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp. Himalayan Salt.
• 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
• 1 tsp. Garlic Granules
• 1 tsp. Onion Granules
• 1 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Avocado Oil Spray

Glaze

• 1 cup BBQ Sauce preferably Memphis style
• 1/2 cup Bourbon Whisky
• 2 Tbsp. Orange Marmalade
• 2 tsp. Molasses
• 1/2 tsp. Garlic Granules
• 1/2 tsp. Onion Granules

Sides

• 2/3 Carrots steamed
• 2/3 Broccoli steamed
• 2/3 Cauliflower steamed
• 3/4 Cooked Brown Rice with 1/4 Cooked Quinoa

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with foil sprayed with avocado oil - set aside.
• Get started on the glaze by pouring bourbon into a sauce pot over medium/high heat and let simmer for ~15 minutes.
• Next, stir in remaining glaze ingredients and let simmer ~20-30 minutes or until thickened and color has darkened — stirring occasionally. Once finished (if before the meatballs), keep glaze heated on low to keep warmed.
• Now, stir together in a medium bowl the egg and ground chicken until well combined. Then, gently mix in the remaining ingredients.
• Scoop mixture in one tablespoon amounts int your palm and roll into a ball, then place on greased foil lined baking sheet. Tip: If meatballs are sticking to your hands, spray a bit of oil on them and then roll out meatballs.
• Place meatballs on middle oven rack and bake for ~20-25 minutes or until fully cooked (reaching internal temperature of 165℉). Then, toss meatballs in glaze.
• Serve with sides, store, and enjoy!

Notes

*You can swap out the Bourbon for an additional half cup of BBQ sauce. Please note that the alcohol cooks away once heated. 

Nutrition

Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 2.8g