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Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Delicious sticky ginger and sesame chicken meatballs are packed with Asian flavor!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 421 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground chicken or ground turkey
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers - omit for keto
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder or 2 Tablespoons diced fresh onion
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Glaze:
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce keto- use coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup honey keto - use allulose
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 2 teaspoons ultragel foodstarch or cornstarch slurry of 2 teaspoons cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water
  • sesame seeds to garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line a baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
  2. Add meatball ingredients to a large bowl. Using your hands or a spoon, mix well.
  3. Lightly cover hands in a bit of olive oil to keep chicken from sticking to your hands.
  4. Roll chicken into 1"-1 1/2" balls, placing on lined baking sheet when formed.
  5. Bake 18-20 minutes, until meatballs are 165 degrees internal temperature.
  6. In a saucepan on medium high heat, combine ingredients for glaze. Whisk well to combine and bring to a boil. Let boil for about 5 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
  7. When meatballs have cooked, remove from oven and toss in glaze.
  8. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
  9. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 421kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 168mg (56%) Sodium 1661mg (69%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 421

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 421kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 168mg 56%
Sodium 1661mg 69%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%

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