Name: BBQ Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb 95% lean ground chicken; 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1 egg; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/8 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp onions, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (adjust or leave out for Low Carb/Paleo/Gluten-free)

By Kristen McCaffrey

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249 CALORIES 12g CARBS 9g FAT 29g PROTEIN

BBQ Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Football season is in full swing around here and my new weekly dilemma is what delicious recipe(s) to whip up for the weekend. Between Pinterest and blogs, I usually have a list about a mile long of things that I am dying to make. However this past weekend, I went off script and decided to make these delicious BBQ Cheddar Jalapeno Meatballs. I used a basic meatball recipe for the base and then spiced things up with jalapenos, cilantro, and some cheddar cheese. When they are finished, toss them in some of your favorite barbecue sauce and they are a delicious treat on their own or stuffed into a sandwich.

The Recipe

BBQ Cheddar Jalapeno Chicken Meatballs

PREP TIME: 15 Min

COOK TIME: 25 Min

TOTAL TIME: 40 Min

Appetizer

Dinner

Lunch

Ingredients

SERVINGS:

UNITS: US METRICS

1 lb 95% lean ground chicken
1 U jalapeno, seeded and diced
1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cilantro
1 U egg
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp onions, diced
1 U garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (adjust or leave out for Low Carb/Paleo/Gluten-free)

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 4 meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

Calories from Fat 77

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g

13%

Saturated Fat 3g

16%

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 131mg

44%

Sodium 659mg

29%

Total Carbohydrate 12g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 9g

Protein 29g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.

Mix together the chicken, jalapenos, cheese, cilantro, egg, cumin, salt, pepper, Worcestershire, onions, and garlic.

Roll into about 4 meatballs per serving.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until completely cooked through.

While still hot, toss with your favorite barbecue sauce.