Get ready to wow your guests with these sweet, savory, and festive chicken meatballs! Perfectly seasoned ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic spices are baked to juicy perfection. The dish is then elevated with a luscious fig jam glaze, fresh rosemary, and optional fig garnish for a touch of holiday magic. These meatballs are an irresistible combination of hearty, flavorful, and slightly sweet – a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Pair them with your favorite holiday drinks, and watch them disappear in no time!

Chicken Meatballs with Fig Sauce and Fresh Rosemary

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated or cubed Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional – makes meatballs more moist and yummy)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• black pepper to taste
• 9 oz fig jam of choice (I try to keep added sugar under 10 grams. This one is so good)
• 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• Fresh figs to garnish if desired

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
3. Roll the mixture into about 30 small balls. Place in a single layer in a casserole dish
4. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and add fig spread to the dish. I dollop around the dish. Place back in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove, and stir the jam and meatballs so everything is covered. Place back in the oven for 5 minutes
5. Remove and garnish with fresh rosemary
6. Enjoy!

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