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Chicken Firecracker Meatballs
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Instructions
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Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees f.
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In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, Italian seasoning, egg, garlic, pork rinds, cheese, salt, and black pepper, mixed until fully combined.
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Next form the meatball mixture into 20 evenly sized balls, then place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
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Bake meatball for 15 minutes.
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Make the sauce the meatballs are baking, place brown sugar, hot sauce, apple cider, vinegar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove.
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Bring the sauce a boil, reduce heat and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
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Let cool for 5-10 minutes.
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Then baste the meatballs with the sauce, and broil for 2-3 minutes before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pork Rind Moisture Control 🥓Pulse pork rind crumbs into fine, uniform pieces and lightly toast them before mixing into the meat to prevent excess moisture absorption that can make meatballs dense.
- Prevent Sticky Hands 🧊Wet your hands with ice water before rolling meatballs to prevent the ground chicken from sticking, making shaping faster and easier.
- Double-Sear for Caramelization 🔥Sear meatballs in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side before baking to develop a flavorful crust that locks in juices and intensifies the savory profile.
- Balance Sweetness & Spice 🌶️Add the Swerve brown sugar substitute gradually while tasting the sauce, as keto sweeteners can vary in intensity—this prevents overly sweet meatballs that overpower the heat.
- Garlic Aromatics Timing ⏱️Mince garlic fresh and fold it into the meat mixture just before forming meatballs to preserve its pungent bite, rather than mixing it in advance when flavors dull.
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High Protein
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