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Asian style chicken meatballs

These Asian style chicken meatballs are loaded with flavor and the perfect dish to add to your weekly dinner rotation.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 2 lb ground chicken (white)
  • 1 cup flavored breadcrumbs
  • 3 scallions, sliced white and light green parts only
  • 4 whole cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ tsp salt

Sauce

  • ⅔ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 whole cloves of garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • sesame seeds and scallions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Spray your hands with cooking spray and scoop out the meatball mixture with a heaping tablespoon. Roll into balls and place on the baking sheets. Repeat spraying and rolling until the mixture is finished.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the meatballs are browned.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, whisk together the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil then lower the flame. Toss the cooked meatballs into the sauce.
  • Serve over rice with a side of broccoli for a complete dish!