Smoke Craft Chicken-Bacon Meatballs

Ingredients

• 600 g chicken mince
• 150 g streaky bacon, finely chopped
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1½ tsp BlixSam Omni Spice
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

• ¾ cup BlixSam Smoke Craft Smoky Sweet BBQ Sauce
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp butter

• Sliced spring onion
• Fresh parsley, optional
• Extra Smoke Craft Sauce for drizzling

Method

1. Make the mixture: Combine chicken mince, chopped bacon, breadcrumbs, egg, Omni Spice, garlic and spring onion. Mix only until combined.
2. Shape: Roll into approximately 20–24 meatballs.
3. Brown: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs all over.
4. Cook through: Reduce the heat slightly, cover and cook for another 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken meatballs are completely cooked through. Chicken should reach 74°C internally.
5. Make the glaze: Mix the Smoke Craft Sauce, water, honey and Worcestershire sauce. Pour into the skillet.
6. Get them sticky: Toss the meatballs through the sauce and simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes, turning frequently, until the sauce reduces and forms a thick, glossy coating.
7. Finish: Stir in the butter for extra shine and richness. Scatter over spring onion and serve immediately.