# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken Meatballs
01 - 1 pound ground chicken
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
05 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Hot Honey Peach Sauce
10 - 1 cup peach preserves or peach jam
11 - 1/4 cup honey
12 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as sriracha or preferred type)
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Garnish
16 - Fresh peach slices
17 - Chopped fresh parsley or chives
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, green onions, garlic, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until just combined.
03 - Form mixture into 18 to 20 meatballs, approximately 1 1/2 inches each, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine peach preserves, honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, chili flakes, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir and cook until melted and bubbling, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
06 - Remove the meatballs from the oven and toss gently with the hot honey peach sauce until well coated.
07 - Transfer coated meatballs to a serving platter. Garnish with fresh peach slices and a sprinkle of parsley or chives. Serve hot.
