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A combination of Apple BBQ Smoking Chips and Jack Daniel's® Whiskey Barrel Smoking Chips infuse easy-to-make chicken meatballs. Choose one of the 3-ways to serve the appetizer. Apple Whiskey Barrel Smoked Chicken Meatballs are delicious with a fresh apple and scallion salad and creamy cilantro sauce.
This recipe was originally published on GrillingGrandma.com
Ingredients
For Chicken Meatballs:
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup panko crumbs, divided
- 1 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tsp Jack Daniel's® Chicken Rub
- 2 tsp Jack Daniel's® Steak Seasoning, divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
For the Apple Scallion Salad:
- 1 large green onion, chopped
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Jack Daniel's® Steak Seasoning
Instructions
- Mix and ground chicken, 1/2 cup panko crumbs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, cilantro, parsley, both Jack Daniel's® Steak Seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Using an 1/4 measuring cup make 15-20 chicken meatballs, about 50-55 grams per meatball.
- Place equal measures of Jack Daniel's® Whiskey Barrel Smoking Chips and Western BBQ Apple Smoking Chips in a smoker box. Place on the hottest part of a gas grill until smoking, about 10-15 minutes.
- Combine parmesan cheese, cilantro, parsley, Jack Daniel's® Chicken Rub, 1 teaspoon Jack Daniel's Steak Seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
- In a medium bowl, lightly mix together ground chicken, 1/2 panko crumbs, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, cilantro, parsley, Jack Daniel's® Chicken Rub, 1 teaspoon Jack Daniel's Steak Seasoning, garlic powder and salt
- teaspoon Jack Daniel's® Steak Seasoning. Roll meatballs into panko crumb mixture to coat.
- Arrange chicken meatballs on a grill rack set on a drip pan rimmed pan. Smoke at 275°F, over indirect heat, for 30-40 minute. The chicken meatballs are done when the center reaches 165°F on a meat thermometer.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix Apple Scallion Salad and season with Jack Daniel's® Steak Seasoning to taste.
- Serve smoked chicken meatballs at room temperature or warm.
Appetizer Ideas:
- Create your own smoked chicken meatball appetizer or serve as a two-bite skewer with a cherry and a slice of apple.
- Serve 2 smoked meatballs in a Chinese lettuce wrap with apple scallion salad and a drizzle cilantro yogurt dressing or ranch dressing.
- Smoked Chicken Meatballs are delicious on a bed of lettuce with a generous portion of Apple Scallion Salad. Drizzle with your favorite creamy salad dressing.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
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