Description
Savory asian chicken meatballs blend aromatic spices with tender ground chicken for a delightful culinary experience. Garlic, ginger, and scallions elevate these succulent bites, promising a delicious journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for heat)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsps water
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Heat oven to 400F (200C) and prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or light grease coating.
- Meatball Formation: Thoroughly blend all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring comprehensive flavor integration and consistent texture. Craft uniform spherical meatballs using tablespoon-sized portions, rolling gently between palms to create compact orbs.
- Roasting Process: Position meatballs on prepared baking sheet with strategic spacing. Roast for 15-18 minutes, achieving golden-brown exterior and confirming internal temperature reaches 165F.
- Glaze Creation: Simultaneously develop sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, and crushed garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Introduce cornstarch slurry to transform mixture into glossy, thickened coating through continuous stirring.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer baked meatballs to large mixing bowl and delicately cascade aromatic sauce over them, gently tumbling to ensure complete coverage. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and finely sliced green onions for visual and flavor enhancement.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately alongside steamed rice, rice noodles, or as an elegant appetizer, inviting guests to savor the complex Asian-inspired flavors.
Notes
- Meat Moisture Management: Use a gentle hand when mixing ingredients to prevent tough, dense meatballs; overmixing can lead to compact, rubbery textures.
- Temperature Precision: Invest in a meat thermometer to accurately check internal chicken temperature, ensuring food safety without overcooking.
- Glaze Consistency Control: Whisk cornstarch slurry smoothly to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, glossy sauce that clings perfectly to meatballs.
- Flavor Customization: Experiment with protein alternatives like ground turkey or tofu for dietary adaptations while maintaining the recipe’s authentic Asian flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg