Description
These Asian Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make appetizer or main dish featuring tender ground chicken seasoned with garlic, ginger, and green onions. Baked to perfection and coated with a glossy, savory-sweet soy-honey glaze, they’re perfect for serving with rice and vegetables or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Glaze:
- â…“ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, grated or minced
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Make Meatballs: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, finely chopped green onions, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, egg, sesame oil, soy sauce, and kosher salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Shape the mixture into 24-30 small meatballs and place them evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes. Bake until they are browned on the outside and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure they are safe to eat.
- Make Glaze: While the meatballs are baking, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated or minced garlic, honey, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then whisk the slurry into the boiling glaze. Continue to whisk until the glaze thickens, then reduce heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the meatballs are baked, transfer them to a serving bowl or platter. Pour the hot glaze over the meatballs and gently toss to coat evenly. Serve the glazed meatballs as a delicious appetizer or alongside steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control the salt content of the dish.
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or pork if preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- If you want to prepare ahead, you can make meatballs beforehand and freeze them uncooked.
- Ensure the internal temperature of meatballs reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
