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Chipotle BBQ Chicken Meatballs

Making BBQ sauce is super easy and much healthier than using store-bought. Make a big batch of the sauce, divide it up and stash it in the freezer. These chicken balls are a family favourite. Sometimes, I turn these meatballs into chicken burgers and serve them on crunchy lettuce leaves, burger style.
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Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 pound (450 grams) minced chicken
  • ¼ cup Chipotle BBQ Sauce, DeliciousDish
  • small handful cilantro or parsley leaves, minced
  • ¼ red onion, minced
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Chipotle BBQ Sauce

  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • 2 chipotle chilis from the can
  • 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or molasses
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt or 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • ½-1 tsp chipotle chili powder, more or less to taste

Instructions
 

  • Make the Chipotle BBQ Sauce first: Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a small pot and bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer until the spices dissolve (about 2-3 minutes), stirring a few times to help it out. Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
  • Place in a blender and puree until smooth. This can be stored in the fridge for up to one week.
  • For the Chicken Meatballs: Mix the chicken, 1⁄4 cup of Chipotle BBQ Sauce, DeliciousDish, cilantro or parsley, minced onion, and salt together until uniform.
  • Form into 1-2 inch balls.
  • Heat fry pan (I like cast iron) over medium heat for about 10 minutes (only 2-3 minutes for a regular fry pan). Add olive oil.
  • Sear meatballs on the first side for 4 minutes, repeat on the opposite side, add 2-3 tbsp. water, cover with lid and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve with additional Chipotle BBQ Sauce, DeliciousDish.

Notes

Serves 2-4