Asian Chicken Meatballs
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4.7
Asian Chicken Meatballs
Description
This recipe mixes lean ground chicken with aromatics like minced garlic and ginger, then adds soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, sriracha, and corn starch for binding and texture. Panko breadcrumbs and a whole egg contribute to softness and structure. The meatballs are baked on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F until cooked through.
Separately, a sauce made from the same flavor components is whisked and heated to thicken slightly before coating the meatballs. This creates a shiny glaze that carries the balance of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors. Garnishes of scallions and sesame seeds add freshness and crunch.
The meatballs should be served immediately to enjoy their tender texture and coated sauce. The recipe also mentions an air fryer alternative for cooking the meatballs, enabling flexible preparation methods.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken 93/7
- ¼ cup soy sauce or gluten-free tamari, low sodium
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce or gluten-free tamari, low sodium
- 1 clove garlic minced, fresh
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh
- 3 scallions (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 egg large
- sesame seeds for garnish, fresh
- scallions for garnish, fresh
- ⅓ cup panko (plain or gluten-free)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, and adjust the oven rack to the middle position. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place all of the meatball ingredients in a medium bowl. Use your hands to combine them well, but no need to over-mix. Shape the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs.
- Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake them until they are cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- When the meatballs are done, prepare the sauce. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well. Pour the sauce into a large skillet over low heat, whisking until it begins to boil, then cook 30 to 60 seconds, until the sauce thickens.
- Turn the heat off immediately and gently toss in the meatballs and coat well.
- Top off with fresh scallions and sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For alternative cooking, air fry meatballs at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway for even cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 26.5g | 53% |
| Fat | 10.5g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 132.5mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 856.5mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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