Ingredients
– 5 oz (140g) bacon
– 2 lbs (1kg) ground chicken
– 1 large egg
– Β½ cup packed fresh parsley (about 20g)
– 1 cup (60g) Panko breadcrumbs
– 5 garlic cloves, pressed
– 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
– 1 Β½ teaspoons salt
– 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
– ΒΌ cup (55g) sour cream
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon creamy horseradish
– 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven and prepare your baking sheets as described: Getting started with this recipe is a fun adventure that anyone can handle. First off, preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper for easy cleanup. This step sets the stage for baking without any mess.
2-Process the bacon and combine all meatball ingredients: Next, finely chop the bacon in a food processor to get that perfect texture. Add the ground chicken, egg, parsley, Panko breadcrumbs, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, then pulse until well combined.
3-Form the meatballs into uniform sizes: Shaping the mixture into about 60 uniform 1-inch meatballs ensures they cook evenly and look great on the plate.
4-Bake until done and prepare the dipping sauce: Arrange the meatballs on your prepared baking sheets and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until fully cooked. In a separate bowl, mix the sauce ingredients until smooth for a creamy dip that complements the meatballs perfectly.
5-Enjoy your meal right away: Serve them warm and watch how quickly they disappear from the table.
Last Step:
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π₯ Pulsing whole chicken breasts with bacon is a great substitute if ground chicken is unavailable.
π Panko breadcrumbs help keep the meatballs light and tender.
πΆοΈ The creamy dipping sauce balances mild heat from Sriracha with tangy horseradish for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free option (if gluten-free Panko used)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 1.1 g
- Sodium: 624.5 mg
- Fat: 15.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.8 g
- Protein: 23.2 g
