Gator Ron's Mini Spicy Chicken Balls

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbs. Vegetable Oil
• 4 Tbs. Unsalted Butter
• 1/3 Cup Gator Ron’s Spicy Angel Wing Sauce
• 1 lb. Ground Chicken
• 1 Large Egg

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.Drizzle the vegetable oil into a 9×13” baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface. Set aside.
2. Combine the butter and Gator Ron’s Spicy Angel Wing Sauce in a small saucepan, and cook over low heat, whisking until the butter is melted and fully incorporated. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
3. Combine the wing sauce mixture, ground chicken, egg, celery, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated. Roll the mixture into round, 3/4” balls, making sure to pack the meat firmly.
4. Place the balls in the prepared baking dish, lining them up in even rows.Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165°F.
5. Allow the meatballs to cool for 5 minutes in the baking dish before serving. They can be served with your favorite dipping sauce or with a warmed 1/2 and 1/2 combination of tomato puree and Gator Ron’s Spicy Angel Wing Sauce.