Asian Chicken Meatballs

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I think all of the home chefs have encountered a similar situation..you bought an ingredient for a specific recipe, and are left with remnants lingering in the fridge. You aren’t in the mood to eat the same meal that doesn't appeal to you, and neither do you want it to get wasted!

Instead of tossing them away, you can definitely find creative new ways of reusing them and turning them into entirely new meals that your family will be excited about! I always have chicken in my pantry, it is so easy to make, incredibly versatile and can be repurposed into an entirely different meal every time! I always have chicken in my pantry, it is so easy to make, incredibly versatile, and can be repurposed into an entirely different meal every time!

These Asian Meatballs are a fun twist on a classic meatball recipe! Soft and moist chicken meatballs that have the perfect blend of flavors and covered in a sticky homemade Asian glaze, how can anyone resist these?

These meatballs make a great appetizer for a game night, or an easy weeknight dinner served over freshly cooked white rice and vegetables.

If you want to serve them as appetizers for a party or a gathering, you can cook the meatballs and layer them on top of fresh crunchy leaf lettuce along with coleslaw and top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. The lettuce adds a texture, imparts freshness, and perfectly compliments the saucy meatballs. This is the ideal spring recipe to liven your dinner table!

If you love Asian flavors, then you can also try these Kung Pao Chicken , Baked Korean Chicken Wings and Baked Orange Chicken

No matter how you choose to serve them, you will inevitably fall in love with them!

If you make this recipe, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.

Asian Chicken Meatballs
Author: Happily Cooking
Preparation Time: 15min
Cooking time: 15min
Yields: 4
Calories per serving: 250kcal

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs
• 450 g ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 green onions,whites and green parts thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

For the Meatball Glaze
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce (you can adjust as per your taste)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water

For garnishing
• Leaf lettuce
• White sesame seeds
• Chopped scallions



Instructions:
1. To make the meatballs, combine all the Meatball ingredients in a large mixing bowl and gently mix with clean hands until well combined.
2. Using about a tablespoon of the meat mixture each, roll into mini meatballs.
3. Heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and are cooked through.
4. While the meatballs are cooking, you can prepare the glaze.
5. Combine the honey, minced garlic, sesame oil, grated ginger, soy sauce, and the hot sauce in a skillet.
6. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat . Combine the cornstarch in a tablespoon of water and add to the sauce, allowing the sauce to thicken.
7. Remove meatballs and toss them in the prepared sauce until well combined. Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion on top for a garnish.
8. Serve over a bed of white rice or on top of fresh leaf lettuce and coleslaw.
9. Enjoy!