Asian Chicken Meatballs
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Asian Chicken Meatballs
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These sticky Asian chicken meatballs are sesame-glazed, moist, and super flavorful. The perfect easy and healthy under-30-minute weeknight dinner with the option to air fry or oven-bake!
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Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken I love 93% lean
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs gluten-free if needed
- ¼ cup green onion (white and light green parts) finely sliced (about 4 stalks)
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or Tamari
- 1 teaspoon seasame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sticky Sesame Glaze:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or Tamari
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 - 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 - 2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot starch or cornstarch or tapioca flour
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Add all the meatball ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Gently mix with your hands to fully combine.
- Using a scooper or your hands, create 18 - 22 meatballs and evenly space them across the lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until the meatballs are slightly browned on the outside and cooked through. They are done once they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Read instrucitons in the notes section below on how to air fry.
- Meanwhile, while the meatballs are baking, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat and add sesame glaze sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, making sure to continually whisk until the sauce has thickened.
- Once the meatballs are done, carefully transfer them to the pot with the sticky sesame glaze and gently mix to coat all meatballs. Depending on the size of your saucepan, you can also do this in a mixing bowl.
- Serve on a bed of brown or jasmine rice with your favorite roasted vegetable or edamame. Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion. Enjoy!
Notes
- Ground Chicken: You can also use ground turkey. I love 93% lean, but 99% lean works too.
- Honey: Substitute honey for maple syrup, coconut sugar, or light brown sugar.
- Fresh Ginger: Flavor-wise, freshly grated ginger is the best option. However, you can try using 1 teaspoon of ground ginger.
- Rice Vinegar: Substitute rice vinegar one-for-one with white wine vinegar.
- Fresh Garlic: I love freshly minced garlic, but you can also use garlic powder. For the meatballs and sauce, add at least 1 teaspoon to each.
- How to Air Fry:
- Storing: Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 – 5 days
- Freezing: For best results, let your Asian chicken meatballs cool to room temperature, then add them to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Read below to learn how to reheat them.
- Reheating: If reheating from frozen, thaw and warm them in a sauce pot on the stove over low heat. If reheating from the fridge, use the microwave or sauce pot method.
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F and lightly grease the basket with cooking spray or use parchment paper.
- Once the air fryer is heated, evenly space the meatballs in the basket. Make sure they are spaced out and NOT overlapping. If your air fryer basket is too small, do this in two batches.
- Air fry for 8 – 10 minutes or until fully cooked (165°F internal temperature).
- Once the meatballs are done, carefully transfer them to the pot with the sticky sesame glaze and gently mix to coat all meatballs. Depending on the size of your saucepan, you can also do this in a mixing bowl.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
539mg
(22%)
Potassium
735mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
151IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 539mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 151IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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