Name: Baked Spicy Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: Ground chicken 480 – 500 g / 1.1 lbs; Panko breadcrumbs ¾ – 1 cup; Eggs 1; Red onion ½; Garlic 6 cloves; Red chili 2–4; Parsley 2 tbsp; Coriander 1 tbsp; Kosher Salt ½ tsp; Black pepper 1 tsp; Cayenne pepper ½ tsp; Soy sauce 1 tbsp; Olive oil 1 tbsp; Sweet chili sauce 3 tbsp; Soy sauce 2 tsp; Peanut butter 1 tbsp; Red pepper flakes ½–1 tsp

Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	For Baked Spicy Chicken Meatballs:
	480 – 500 g / 1.1 lbs Ground chicken
	¾ – 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs or use gluten-free if needed
	1 Eggs
	½ Red onion diced
	6 cloves Garlic finely minced
	2–4 Red chili fresh, Thai Bird’s Eye or any other small hot red chilies, finely minced
	2 tbsp Parsley fresh flat-leaf, finely chopped
	1 tbsp Coriander fresh, finely chopped
	½ tsp Kosher Salt
	1 tsp Black pepper freshly cracked
	½ tsp Cayenne pepper ground, optional, or to taste
	1 tbsp Soy sauce low-sodium, gluten-free if needed
	1 tbsp Olive oil plus more for rubbing on hands to roll balls more easily
	For Thai Sweet Chili Peanut Sauce:
	3 tbsp Sweet chili sauce Thai
	2 tsp Soy sauce low-sodium, gluten-free if needed
	1 tbsp Peanut butter smooth
	½–1 tsp Red pepper flakes crushed, optional, to taste

Nutritional information

231

calories

10.4g

fat

18.4g

carbohydrates

16.6g

protein

85mg

cholesterol

410mg

sodium

Baked Spicy Chicken Meatballs recipe

If you are looking for your weekly meatball fix, try these Baked Spicy Chicken Meatballs! Juicy and healthy, they’re perfect for meal prep and ready to impress. With the addition of vibrant herbs and spices, these chicken meatballs offer versatility that’s hard to beat. Whether you’re tossing them with pasta, layering them into soft rolls, or simply serving them as an appetizer, they promise to be a winner. The Thai sweet chili peanut sauce option adds an extra layer of depth, ensuring each bite is rich and flavorful.

These irresistible meatballs are made with a mixture of ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, an egg, red onions, garlic, soy sauce, fresh chilies and herbs. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and soy sauce. Once rolled, the meatballs bake in the oven so the center becomes juicy and the outside develops a browned crust. The cooked meatballs are then tossed in a chili peanut sauce that’s both spicy and sweet. A side of crisp salad helps to round out this mouthwatering meatball dish.

To make the Baked Spicy Chicken Meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingridiens for Baked Spicy Chicken Meatballs

Steps to make Baked Spicy Chicken Meatballs

1
Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet
5

Preheat the oven to 400 °F/200 °C. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and lightly brush with olive oil.
2
Mix ingredients for meatballs
2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.1 pounds ground chicken, ¾ – 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, ½ diced red onion, 6 finely minced garlic cloves, 2–4 finely minced fresh red chilies, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground cayenne (optional), 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Mix with hands.
3
Roll meatballs
5

Using lightly oiled hands, roll 28-30 meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake
30

Bake the meatballs for 28-30 minutes.
5
Prepare Thai sweet chili peanut sauce
2

Meanwhile, add 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter, and ½–1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes (optional) in a medium-sized bowl. Mix until well combined.
6
Cool meatballs
5

Once baked, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes.
7
Coat with Thai sweet chili peanut sauce
2

Add the meatballs to a skillet over low heat and spoon a few tablespoons of the Thai sweet chili peanut sauce over them. Toss until fully coated with the sauce and then remove from the heat.
8
Serve

Serve the meatballs with extra sauce on the side for dipping if you wish.

Juicy and packed with flavor, these Baked Spicy Chicken Meatballs deliver a bold experience, enhanced by the depth of Thai sweet chili peanut sauce. Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying them on a weeknight, these meatballs are sure to please. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.