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Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs

If you’re on the hunt for a new BBQ recipe but you need it to be super simple, then this just might be the one for you! Use your favorite barbecue sauce to make these Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs any night this week!

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs - Easy Weeknight Meal

I’m pretty sure I’ve waited an appropriate amount of time before posting yet another meatball recipe. I could pretty much live off of them every day, but I think a blog only about meatballs could get a little boring (or would it?!). At any rate, I think I’ve found another keeper worth sharing. These Honey BBQ Meatballs made in the slow cooker would be great for dinner or a party appetizer. They are simple to make and easy to devour.

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs - Easy Weeknight Meal

And, I guess I should mention, the secret ingredient in these meatballs is….. CHICKEN! That’s right, ground chicken. This means they are a little lighter than the norm, and a departure from the usual. I love ground chicken, and chicken meatballs are no exception. Another little trick I use is in adding a seasoning blend, instead of separate seasoning. So quick and easy. BBQ is there way to go here.

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs - Easy Weeknight Meal

Nine ingredients total to make these, can you believe it? No excuses for not making these right away. The kids will love ’em. The grown-up will love ’em. And nobody had to go to much trouble to make them.

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs - Easy Weeknight Meal

These are delicious served up with some steamed rice and a veggie to make a meal that is filling. Or grab some toothpicks and serve them up as an appetizer.

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs - Easy Weeknight Meal

Let me know, how will you serve these meatballs? Be sure to snap a pic and hashtag it #slowcookergourmet!!

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs

Jennifer Draper
If you're on the hunt for a new BBQ recipe but you need it to be super simple, then this just might be the one for you! Use your favorite barbecue sauce to make these Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs any night this week!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 329 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup oats
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon BBQ seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup blackberry preserves

Instructions
 

  • Add ground chicken to large mixing bowl
  • Mix together milk and oats in small bowl and let soak for 10-15 minutes
  • Add to chicken along with eggs and BBQ seasoning
  • Use hands to gently combine until well mixed
  • Form into small golf ball sized meatballs
  • Heat oil in large skillet or multi-cooker to medium-high heat
  • Add meatballs (in batches if necessary) and brown on each side for 2-4 minutes
  • Transfer to slow cooker
  • Whisk together BBQ sauce, honey and preserves and pour over meatballs
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 370mgPotassium: 721mgSugar: 23gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1.1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.8mg
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Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Meatballs - Easy Weeknight Meal

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8 Comments

  1. Hi! I’ve made these a few times now and they’re a huge hit! But I can’t seem to get them to stay in the shape of a ball. Any tips?

    1. That is a struggle for me too! One thing you can do is roll them out and then place them on a parchment lined cookie sheet in the freezer for a bit… just until they get slightly firm. Then broil them in the oven for just a few minutes to brown and they will hold their shape a little better.

  2. Gosh darn do I love meatballs. And these look like some darn tasty ones. I love all the sauce and that they’re made in the slow cooker- so easy!

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