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Honey Sriracha Chicken Meatballs Slow Cooker Recipe Easy and Flavorful

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Juicy and tender chicken meatballs cooked in a sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce using a slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken (7-10% fat content preferred)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2–3 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional garnish: toasted sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, sliced green onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined, about 5 minutes.
  2. Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs, about 20 total. Optionally brown them in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and water or chicken broth until smooth.
  4. Pour half of the sauce into the slow cooker base. Arrange meatballs in a single layer or stacked, then pour remaining sauce evenly on top. Gently shake to distribute sauce.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F and are tender.
  6. Before serving, stir gently to coat meatballs in sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

Use ground chicken with some fat (7-10%) for juiciness. Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Browning meatballs before slow cooking is optional. If sauce is too thin after cooking, simmer separately to thicken. Adjust sriracha to control heat level. Can bake meatballs at 375°F for 25-30 minutes and then simmer in sauce as an alternative method.

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