Description
These Asian Chicken Meatballs with Sesame Ginger sauce are a flavorful, easy-to-make dish perfect for dinner or appetizers. Packed with fresh garlic, ginger, green onions, and a sweet-savory glaze, these meatballs are tender, juicy, and bursting with Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for sauce)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (for sauce)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, green onions, ginger, garlic, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Once meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan and gently toss to coat them in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or pork as a substitute for chicken if desired.
- For extra heat, add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
- These meatballs can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Perfect for meal prep or serving as party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
