Description
Paprika chicken meatballs are a flavorful twist on classic comfort food. Juicy, tender chicken is combined with aromatic spices and coated in a delicious sauce that brings warmth and delight to every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, these meatballs are not only easy to prepare but also sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a food processor, mince the chicken breasts until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl.
- Add garlic, paprika, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- Drizzle sauce over meatballs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg