Spicy Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Makes: 2 dozen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 20-25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• Sweet chili sauce: 7-10 large spoons, with 3 drops of sesame oil or 1/2 small spoonful of oil
• 2 tablespoons RED POLO GOURMET HOT SAUCE
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 large egg white
• 1 pound lean ground chicken
• Optional: Reduced-fat ranch or blue cheese dressing, chopped celery leaves

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of hot sauce, chopped celery, and egg white. Add the ground chicken and mix lightly but thoroughly.
3. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into twenty-four 1-inch balls.
4. Bake: Place the meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
5. Coat with Sauce: Toss the baked meatballs with the remaining hot sauce.
6. Optional Garnish: If desired, drizzle the meatballs with reduced-fat ranch or blue cheese dressing and sprinkle with chopped celery leaves.

Nutrition Facts:

Per 1 meatball:

• Calories: 35
• Fat: 1g (0g saturated fat)
• Cholesterol: 14mg
• Sodium: 24mg
• Carbohydrates: 2g (0g sugars, 0g fiber)
• Protein: 4g