Asian Chicken Meatballs
Delicious and healthy Asian chicken meatballs made with ground chicken and aromatic spices, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional for garnish) Optional for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, beaten egg, black pepper, and salt. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into a meatball, placing it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat this until you use all the mixture.
Cooking
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Garnishing
- Optional: Toast sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat until golden for garnish.
Serving
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
To ensure your Asian chicken meatballs turn out perfectly, don't overmix the meatball mixture; this can make them dense. You can also prepare the meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them until you are ready to cook.