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Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

Sweet and Spicy Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Meatballs

These Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken Meatballs are a perfect blend of spicy and sweet, making them a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Turkey can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option.
  • 1 large Eggs Consider flax eggs for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion Shallots work beautifully in a pinch.
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Garlic powder can serve as a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley Optional garnish.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Buffalo Sauce Adjust heat as preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Coconut sugar or maple syrup can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use low sodium or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Adjust quantity based on heat preference.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Form about 24 meatballs, each using 2 tablespoons of the mixture, and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Preheat your broiler to high and broil meatballs for about 6 minutes on one side, then flip and broil for another 6 minutes until browned.
  4. Transfer browned meatballs to slow cooker and add buffalo sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce, ensuring they are well-coated.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for about 2 hours.
  6. After cooking, stir the meatballs to coat them in sauce, transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley and crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be customized with different proteins and dietary substitutions. Perfect for gatherings or meal prep.

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