Lemon Chicken Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Freeze Time
15 mins
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Total Time
42 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Lemon Chicken Meatballs
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Steamed lemon chicken meatballs are succulent and juicy, coated with a thick lemon cilantro sauce seasoned with zesty, spicy Asian flavors.
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Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 oz water chestnuts diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (dark preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 lemon zest of half
Lemon Sauce
- 4 tbsp lemon juice (1 large lemon)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/8 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped (lightly packed)
- 1/2 lemon peeled and diced (optional)
Instructions
Chicken Meatballs
- Place ground chicken in a bowl and add the Panko breadcrumbs, water chestnuts, cilantro, egg, oyster sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger paste, Chinese Five Spice, white pepper and lemon zest. Using your hands to incorporate and mix well.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in freezer for 15 minutes to firm up the meatball mixture.
- Roll or scoop mixture into 12-16 meatballs. Transfer to a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add 1/3 cup water, bring to a boil, cover and lower heat to simmer. Steam the meatballs for 10 minutes (water should almost completely evaporate; add more as needed). Remove from skillet and transfer to platter. Tent with foil to keep warm.
Lemon Sauce
- Place the juice from a large lemon (about 3-4 tablespoons), chicken stock, cornstarch, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and white pepper in a saucepan. Whisk together over medium heat until thickened.
- Stir in the diced lemon pieces (optional) and pour the sauce over the meatballs. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4meatballs
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
877mg
(37%)
Potassium
831mg
(24%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
158IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4meatballs | |
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 877mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 158IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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