Firecracker Chicken Meatball Bowls

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    621 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

Firecracker Chicken Meatball Bowls

Firecracker Chicken Meatball Bowls are a homemade twist on a classic Panda Express recipe! These easy rice bowls can be prepped ahead for weeknight meals.

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Ingredients

Servings

for the meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ginger peeled and grated, thumb sized piece
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil toasted
  • 1 bunch scallion slender, very thinly sliced or chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt

for the sauce

  • 12 ounces pineapple juice substitute orange or grapefruit
  • 2 Tbsp tamari soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tbsp plum sauce
  • 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp chili crisp sauce buy it here, or chili crunch sauce
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch

the bowls

  • 4-6 cups rice cooked
  • vegetable oil I use peanut
  • 1 medium onion peeled, cut in slivers
  • 2 bell pepper cut in strips
  • 1 Serrano pepper optional, sliced

for garnish, optional

  • 5 green onions thinly sliced
  • wonton strips fried
  • cilantro leaves

Instructions

make the meatballs

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Lightly oil a baking sheet.
  2. Put all of the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or you can use a regular bowl and do this by hand.) Gently blend everything together, in the mixer this will take less than a minute on low.
  3. Use a scoop to portion out the meatballs and place on the oiled baking sheet. After the meatballs are scooped out, wet or oil your hands and roll them into neat balls.
  4. Bake in your preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until done through. The meatballs should register 165F in the center, on a digital thermometer. They likely won't take on a golden color, but that's ok because they'll be immersed in a yummy sauce.

the sauce

  1. While the meatballs are cooking add the sauce ingredients to a medium saucepan and whisk to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring often, and simmer for a minute or two until thick and glossy. Taste it to adjust any of the ingredients to your liking.
  2. When the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and keep warm.

the stir fry

  1. Add a splash of neutral oil like peanut oil to a wok and heat over medium high until hot. Stir fry the onions and peppers for several minutes until brightly colored and crisp tender, tossing almost constantly over the high heat. You should see a little browning on the bottom of your wok, this means flavor!

the bowls

  1. Divide hot rice between 4 bowls.
  2. Top with 4 meatballs in each bowl, spooning sauce over the meatballs.
  3. Pile on the stir fried veggies to one side.
  4. Finish with fried wontons, sliced scallions and a few cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 621kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 75g (25%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g (41%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 1294mg (54%) Potassium 924mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 296IU (6%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 621 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 621kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 75g 25%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 1294mg 54%
Potassium 924mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 296IU 6%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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