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Published: Jan 30, 2013 · Modified: Feb 3, 2021 by Jocelyn · As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 45 Comments

A crockpot full of Apple Chicken Meatballs is a must on game day! These easy homemade meatballs are bursting with fall flavors.

So, I hear there is this big game coming up this weekend? Basketball right? Haha! Just kidding! I know it's Super Bowl weekend.

We are actually headed to two parties that night. Booyah! Two tables full of yummy snacks and appetizers! That's what I'm going for!

I'm planning on bringing these easy chicken meatballs, this Tomato Basil Pizza Dip, and these Football Cookie Bars.

A couple weeks ago I was walking down the aisles at Walmart when I saw this Apple Whiskey barbecue sauce from Open Pit. It sounded interesting, and since it was just $1, into the cart it went.

I decided to make some chicken meatballs with a secret ingredient. I added some shredded apples because we always keep a bag of apples in our fridge for the kids to snack on, and because I thought it would add a delicious sweet flavor to the meatballs.

I peeled the skins off and put them in my Ninja food processor. 5 seconds and the apples were ready to be mixed into the meat mixture.

How to make Apple Chicken Meatballs:

Preheat the oven. Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray. (full recipe at bottom of post)
Mix together the ground chicken, cheese, apples, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings.
Shape the meatballs into 24 even balls and place on prepared pan.
Bake for 20-22 minutes, then remove and place in crockpot with your choice of barbecue sauce.

Cute tooth picks are not required, but they sure do make homemade meatballs more fun! You could even pick out the ones that match the team colors. If you like to match things like I do!

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Recipe

Apple Chicken Meatballs

Yield: 24 meatballs

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Apple Chicken Meatballs get their flavor from ground chicken and shredded apples. A sweet apple whiskey barbecue sauce compliments it very well.

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
½ cup shredded apples
½ cup plain breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon diced garlic
1 egg
1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes
½ cup Open Pit Apple Whiskey barbecue sauce (or any other flavor)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
Combine all the ingredients except the barbecue sauce in a bowl and mix very well.
Shape the meat mixture into 24 big meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs for 20-22 minutes, or until done.
Remove from oven and place the meatballs in a crock pot. Add the barbecue sauce and stir. Heat until warm. Refrigerate leftovers

Notes

Feel free to use more or less barbecue sauce according to your taste.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 71Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 149mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 6g

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Comments

TidyMom

February 02, 2013 at 10:04 pm

Thanks for linking up! these look delicious!
I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2013/super-bowl-recipes-party-ideas/
Have a great weekend!

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Ashton

February 01, 2013 at 9:13 am

I cannot even tell you how much I love apples in my meat!! These look AWESOME!

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marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings

January 31, 2013 at 10:49 pm

oh wow those look absolutely amazing. i hope you'll be sharing them any other tasty recipes at my link party.

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Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry

January 31, 2013 at 6:05 pm

Apples is a great addition to these meatballs, they look so yummy!

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Nicole @ youngbrokeandhungry

January 31, 2013 at 5:46 pm

The addition of apples is a smart move, they look delicious!

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Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik

January 31, 2013 at 4:34 pm

I'm suddenly hungry...yum!

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Jennifer @ Mother Thyme

January 31, 2013 at 3:33 pm

These are awesome! I love the shredded apple in these. They would definitely not last long at our Super Bowl party!

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sally @ sallys baking addiction

January 31, 2013 at 2:00 pm

we would LOVE these for game day Jocelyn! You never cease to amaze me with your creativity for both sweets and savory recipes. 🙂 They sound wonderful. I love chicken meatballs and haven't made them in awhile!

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teresa

January 31, 2013 at 1:36 pm

oh wow, these look awesome! i love the apple you put in them!

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Trish - Mom On Timeout

January 31, 2013 at 1:24 pm

These look absolutely amazing! Pinned and sharing on Facebook today : )

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Amy Tong

January 31, 2013 at 1:13 pm

what a great recipe for the game day. I'm not a big fan to the sports but I'm definitely going to make these apple whiskey chicken meatballs! 🙂

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Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel

January 31, 2013 at 9:46 am

I have a serious soft spot for meatballs -- they're awesome! This whiskey apple one looks DIVINE. And as I said on IG, I totally want these in a Hawaiian slider bun! Perfect for the game 🙂

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  January 31, 2013 at 12:18 pm
  
  These in a Hawaiian bun...yum! I just might buy those to go with them. Thanks for the great idea!!!
  
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Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads

January 30, 2013 at 10:22 pm

Oh my goodness! These sound amazing!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  January 31, 2013 at 12:21 pm
  
  Thanks Sheena! I must admit, they were pretty scrumptious!!!
  
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Michelle

January 30, 2013 at 9:05 pm

Stopping by from Thursday's Treasures. The combination of ingredients in these meatballs grabs me--very unique! These meatballs would definitely be a hit at any party.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  January 31, 2013 at 12:22 pm
  
  It was a fun meatball to come up with! I can't wait to make another batch for this weekend!!!
  
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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust

January 30, 2013 at 8:08 pm

Jocelyn these sound amazing! I have to try them. SOON.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  January 31, 2013 at 12:23 pm
  
  Thanks Dorothy! I hope you get a chance to try them...so good!!
  
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Karly

January 30, 2013 at 7:27 pm

Yum, yum, yum. I love any kind of meatball, but these look divine!

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  January 31, 2013 at 12:23 pm
  
  Thanks girl! I love all meatballs too. This one was a fun one to mix up!
  
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Carol

January 30, 2013 at 6:57 pm

These are so getting pinned! I haven't seen Open Pit in years. My mom used it and then when we moved from the East Coast we couldn't find it so whenever we'd visit, she'd bring it back with us.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  January 31, 2013 at 12:24 pm
  
  Thank you so much for the pin love Carol. I don't think I have had that brand in a while either...it definitely caught my eye with the fun flavor though!!!
  
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Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations

January 30, 2013 at 5:09 pm

These look so delicious and actually make my mouth water. Meat balls are kind of weird here in Thailand, so I have totally been craving the kind I am familiar with.

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Meg @ Sweet Twist

January 30, 2013 at 5:01 pm

I want these now!!! Love the sound of them.

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Aimee @ ShugarySweets

January 30, 2013 at 4:55 pm

These look delicious girl! I love that you put the apple INSIDE the meatball. YUMMERS.

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- Jocelyn Brubaker
  
  January 31, 2013 at 12:25 pm
  
  Thanks! The more I thought about it, the more I liked the idea of the apple in it and not on it!!!
  
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