Description
These Sweet Chili Chicken Meatballs are a quick, flavorful dish featuring juicy ground chicken meatballs coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy chili sauce. Perfect as a party appetizer or served over rice for a simple dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional, for extra heat)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into 16-18 small meatballs.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, mix together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha (if using).
- Reduce heat to low and pour the sauce over the meatballs. Stir gently to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
- Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- These meatballs can be made ahead and reheated with the sauce when ready to serve.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your spice preference.
- Great served over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 4 meatballs)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
