If you use Italian seasoned bread crumbs in the meatballs, leave out the dried herbs. You can also substitute your favorite vinegar in the Barbeque sauce.
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time20minutes
Total Time35minutes
Servings4
Ingredients
Barbeque Sauce
2tablespoonshoney or dark brown sugar
2 1/2tablespoonsbalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonground cumin
1/4teaspoonSpanish smoked paprika
1/8teaspoonground cloves
114.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
dash of cayenne pepper
Chicken Meatballs
1 1/4poundground chicken
3tablespoonsgluten-free breadcrumbs
2tablespoonswater
1/2teaspoondried oregano
1/2teaspoondried basil
1/4teaspoondried thyme
1tablespoonchili powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonground pepper
Cooking spray
Instructions
Barbeque Sauce
Place Barbeque Sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Place in a saucepan.
Chicken Meatballs
Combine chicken, breadcrumbs, water, oregano, basil, thyme, chili powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and shape into 16 meatballs (use disposable food safe gloves if you like).
Heat large skillet and lightly coat large skillet with cooking spray. Place meatballs in skillet in a single layer; cook 2-3 minutes per side, until brown. Meatballs do not have to be cooked through at this point.
Place meatballs in saucepan with Barbeque Sauce. Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 10-12 minutes until meatballs are done.