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BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers

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It’s party time! I love simple appetizers that can be made in advance and these BBQ bacon meatball skewers are done in only 15 minutes. So invite your friends over for a New Year’s party, Super Bowl party, or just because you have this awesome new recipe to share and then fire up your grill. These are best over an outdoor grill, but I realize it’s not grilling weather everywhere right now. Use a little indoor grill and these will still be just a tasty.

BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers

I’m so excited to be partnering with Gold’n Plump® Chicken again to bring you this last fabulous chicken recipe. I have honestly fallen in love with all of their chicken products, especially this 90% lean Ground Chicken. It is full of amazing flavor without the heaviness of ground beef.

BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers

BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers

We are having a couple of big parties over the next couple of months and will be serving up these bites both times. Cooking them on the skewers and then serving with a little extra warm BBQ sauce make them the perfect party food. Plus, since it’s chicken and only half a piece of bacon, they are pretty figure friendly {ya know…to stay in line with all those eat healthy resolutions}. I’ve also made these meatballs gluten free, dairy free, and egg free, though you’d never know it!

BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers

Even though they are gluten free and figure friendly, Hubbyman has given the guys seal of approval. So they are even perfect for Super Bowl parties and potlucks! The guys will love them!

BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers

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BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers

BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup gluten free bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp minced scallions
  • oil for hands
  • 1 package thin cut bacon, cut in half
  • additional BBQ sauce for basting
  • 15-20 skewers or large appetizer picks

Instructions

  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. In a large bowl, combine first 9 ingredients. Use hands to gently combine, the key to a moist and tender meatball is not overworking it.
  5. Lightly oil hands to keep mixture from sticking. Using a large cookie scoop (1-2 tbls size), scoop out mixture and roll gently into a circle and set aside. You will get 15-20 ping pong ball sized meatballs. Wrap each meatball in a half slice of bacon and place seem side down into a grill basket.
  7. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10-12 minutes, rotating often to cook evenly and crisp bacon. Baste bacon meatballs several times with extra BBQ sauce. Keep a close eye on the grill as there will be flare-ups from the bacon fat.
  9. Serve warm with a skewer or toothpick and even more BBQ for dipping, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 629 Total Fat: 36g Saturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 300mg Sodium: 1484mg Carbohydrates: 6g Protein: 73g
© Wendy O'Neal

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Disclaimer: This recipe is in partnership with Gold’n Plump® and I was compensated for my recipe. All opinions, photos, and recipes are my own.

BBQ Bacon Meatball Skewers

Comments

    • Wendy O'Neal says

      January 4, 2014 at 11:20 am

      Lol Edward! They aren't that bad for you since they are grilled & made with ground chicken and half a slice of bacon. Now...if you eat 6 of them...that's a different story. :)
      Reply

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