TJ's BBQ Chicken Meatball Sliders
Trader Joe'sTJ's BBQ Chicken Meatball Sliders
Ingredients
For the BBQ Chicken Meatballs
- 1 pound Trader Joe's ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Organic Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sliders
- 12 Trader Joe's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 bag Trader Joe's Organic Coleslaw Kit, prepared according to package directions
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Chips, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the Trader Joe's ground chicken, Panko breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Form the chicken mixture into approximately 18-20 small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You can use a small scoop or your hands to ensure even sizing.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. They don't need to be cooked through at this stage, just nicely seared.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet. Pour the 1/2 cup of Trader Joe's Organic Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce over the meatballs, tossing gently to coat them evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The sauce should be bubbly and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the Trader Joe's Organic Coleslaw Kit according to the package directions. This usually involves tossing the cabbage mix with the dressing provided.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
To assemble the sliders, slice the Trader Joe's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls horizontally. Place the bottom halves of the rolls on a serving platter. Top each roll with a generous sprinkle of shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Place a BBQ chicken meatball on top of the cheese. Add a spoonful of the prepared coleslaw and a few Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Chips. Drizzle with a little extra Trader Joe's BBQ sauce, if desired, then cap with the top half of the sweet roll.
⏱️ 4 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious TJ's BBQ Chicken Meatball Sliders!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's BBQ Chicken Meatball Sliders
Ingredients
For the BBQ Chicken Meatballs
- 1 pound Trader Joe's ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, large
- 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Onion Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Trader Joe's Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Organic Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sliders
- 12 Trader Joe's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 4 ounces Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 bag Trader Joe's Organic Coleslaw Kit, prepared according to package directions
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Chips, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the Trader Joe's ground chicken, Panko breadcrumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Form the chicken mixture into approximately 18-20 small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You can use a small scoop or your hands to ensure even sizing.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. They don't need to be cooked through at this stage, just nicely seared.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet. Pour the 1/2 cup of Trader Joe's Organic Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce over the meatballs, tossing gently to coat them evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The sauce should be bubbly and slightly caramelized.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the Trader Joe's Organic Coleslaw Kit according to the package directions. This usually involves tossing the cabbage mix with the dressing provided.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
To assemble the sliders, slice the Trader Joe's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls horizontally. Place the bottom halves of the rolls on a serving platter. Top each roll with a generous sprinkle of shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Place a BBQ chicken meatball on top of the cheese. Add a spoonful of the prepared coleslaw and a few Trader Joe's Dill Pickle Chips. Drizzle with a little extra Trader Joe's BBQ sauce, if desired, then cap with the top half of the sweet roll.
⏱️ 4 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious TJ's BBQ Chicken Meatball Sliders!