Description
These Asian Chicken Meatballs are flavorful and juicy, combining ground chicken with aromatic ginger, garlic, and green onions. Baked to perfection and coated in a sweet and tangy soy-honey glaze, they make a perfect appetizer or a main dish when served with rice and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
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
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, fresh ginger, egg, sesame oil, soy sauce, and kosher salt. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape and Arrange Meatballs: Form the mixture into 24 to 30 evenly sized meatballs. Place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are browned on the outside and cooked through internally, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare the Glaze: While the meatballs are baking, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated or minced garlic, honey, and sesame oil in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then whisk in the cornstarch and water slurry. Continue to whisk until the glaze thickens, then reduce the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Glaze and Serve: Once meatballs are fully cooked, pour the hot glaze over them and toss gently to coat evenly. Serve the glazed meatballs warm, either as an appetizer or alongside steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Using low-sodium soy sauce keeps the salt level moderate and allows better control over seasoning.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to allow even cooking of the meatballs.
- Check the internal temperature of meatballs with a meat thermometer for food safety.
- For crispier meatballs, you can broil them for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Glaze can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
