Description
Sticky BBQ Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli Slaw is a quick, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. The meatballs are juicy and coated in a sweet, sticky BBQ sauce, while the crisp, creamy slaw adds the perfect refreshing balance.
Ingredients
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- Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving
- 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- rice, for serving
- Broccoli Slaw:
- 1 (12 ounce) bag broccoli slaw
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, garlic, green onions, breadcrumbs, smoked paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until just combined and form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the meatballs back into the skillet and cook until the sauce thickens and the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Garnish with additional green onions.
- For the slaw, place broccoli slaw in a bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayo, honey, apple cider vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over the slaw and toss to combine.
- Serve the sticky BBQ chicken meatballs with rice and broccoli slaw.
Notes
- You can make the slaw a few hours ahead to let the flavors meld together for even more flavor.
- Use your favorite BBQ sauce to customize the flavor profile—spicy, smoky, or sweet!
- Leftover meatballs and slaw make a great meal prep lunch the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (meatballs, rice, and slaw)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg