Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
User Reviews
4.7
150 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
20 meatballs
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Calories
42 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Japanese
Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
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Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs combine ground chicken with tofu, bell pepper, green onion, and ginger to form tender meatballs that are later coated in a lightly thickened teriyaki sauce made of soy, sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, and starch. The tofu adds moisture and softness, while the mix of aromatics enhances the flavor depth of the meatballs.
Description
This recipe incorporates ground chicken mixed with crumbled firm tofu, finely chopped sweet bell peppers, green onion, and freshly grated ginger, seasoned with salt and pepper. The tofu’s moisture helps keep the meatballs tender after cooking. Small meatballs are shaped using tablespoons or a scoop and cooked prior to being glazed in a teriyaki-style sauce combining soy sauce, sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, and a bit of starch to thicken.
The blend of ingredients creates meatballs with a flavorful, savory balance and subtle sweetness from the sauce. The inclusion of peppers and ginger adds texture and aromatic notes. These meatballs can be served alone, with rice, or in noodle dishes as a protein component.
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Ingredients
For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- 2 tsp rice vinegar unseasoned
- ½ tsp potato starch or cornstarch
For the Meatballs
- 5 oz tofu about ⅓ of a 14-oz block, medium-firm, aka momen dofu
- 3 oz bell pepper 1½ peppers; I used 3 colors, sweet variety
- 1 green onion or scallion
- 1 tsp ginger (grated, with juice; from a 1-inch, 2.5-cm knob)
- 14 oz ground chicken
- 1 egg large, 50 g each without shell
- ½ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce: 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp mirin, 2 tsp rice vinegar (unseasoned), and ½ tsp potato starch or cornstarch. Set aside.
To Make the Meatballs
- Wrap 5 oz medium-firm tofu (momen dofu) with a paper towel and let it drain for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove the seeds from 3 oz sweet bell peppers under running water and dry completely.
- Mince the sweet bell peppers and chop 1 green onion/scallion finely. Grate the ginger and measure 1 tsp ginger (grated, with juice).
- In a large bowl, combine 14 oz ground chicken, the minced sweet bell peppers, and the chopped green onion. Break the drained tofu into small pieces and add to the bowl.
- Add 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell) and mix it all together.
- Add the grated ginger, ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt, and ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper and combine well.
- Using two tablespoons or a cookie scoop, form small meatballs. I usually scoop the meatballs straight into the frying pan (see the next step).
To Cook the Meatballs
- Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp neutral oil. When hot, add the meatballs, keeping some space between each. Cook in batches, if necessary.
- When the bottom is nicely browned, flip them over. Cover with the lid to cook until the inside is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low if they are browning too fast. Transfer to a plate and cook the remaining batch(es).
- When the meat in the last batch is cooked through, add the other cooked meatballs and their juices back into the pan.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Simmer to reduce and thicken the sauce while flipping the meatballs to coat both sides with the sauce.
To Store
- Keep the leftovers in an airtight container with the sauce, let cool completely, and keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and in the freezer for a month.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1meatball
Calories
42kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
40mg
(2%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
153IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1meatball | |
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 153IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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150 reviews
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