Cranberry BBQ Chicken Meatballs
Sticky, sweet, and just the right touch of tangy, these Cranberry BBQ Chicken Meatballs bring joy to every table. Juicy chicken meatballs coated in a festive cranberry BBQ glaze, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter dinners.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cranberry BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Chill the mixture for 10 minutes to make shaping easier.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, warm the BBQ sauce and cranberry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth and glossy.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the warm cranberry BBQ glaze until fully coated and serve warm.
Notes
- Chill the meatball mixture for easier shaping.
- These meatballs freeze well reheat in a slow cooker for best texture.
- Add chipotle or liquid smoke for a smoky twist.