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Gochujang-Glazed Chicken Meatballs
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Sweet, hot and sticky, which is why they come on picks. Bake a double batch, freeze them unglazed, and a party snack is always an afternoon away.
At the table: Preheated slow cooker on warm up to 3 hours, at 140°F or above. Stir in 2 tablespoons water if the glaze tightens.
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Crafting formula
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Why nowKorean heat keeps climbing, and ground chicken is the cheapest protein that feels like a treat.
Ingredients
As written: About 36 meatballs.
Meatballs
Glaze
To finish
Kosher salt means Diamond Crystal. With Morton kosher salt, use about half.
Method
Heat the oven to 425°F and oil a foil-lined sheet pan.
Mix the meatball ingredients gently with your hands. With wet hands, roll into 1½-inch balls.
Look forAbout 2 tablespoons each. Mix only until combined, or they turn dense.
Bake 15 to 18 minutes.
Look for165°F in the center.
Simmer the glaze ingredients 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. Toss the meatballs in it.
Finish with sesame and scallions. Serve on picks.
Make ahead
Freeze baked, unglazed meatballs up to 3 months. To serve, bake from frozen at 375°F for 20 to 25 minutes to 165°F, toss in the hot glaze, then hold in a preheated slow cooker on warm. Never thaw or reheat them in the slow cooker itself.
Holding
Preheated slow cooker on warm up to 3 hours, at 140°F or above. Stir in 2 tablespoons water if the glaze tightens.
Allergens
Contains egg, wheat (panko, soy sauce, gochujang), soy, sesame. Always check labels on packaged ingredients.
Tavern Night
This dish's twist table (d6)
| 1–2 | The classic stands. No twist. Cook it as written. |
|---|---|
| 3 | Herb swap. Swap scallions for Thai basil |
| 4 | Acid strike. Squeeze lime over the platter |
| 5 | Plating challenge. Serve over rice in small cups for a mini rice bowl |
| 6 | Host's boon. The Host picks any twist above, or the table invents one. The safety rule still applies. |
Roll before you start cooking. No twist ever changes a time, a temperature or how done something must be.