Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs
Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and savory with these comforting honey garlic chicken meatballs, made with ground chicken and an aromatic glaze.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs Can substitute with regular breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce Low sodium preferred
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 each egg yolk
- 1 pinch Kosher salt A few large pinches
- 1 pinch ground black pepper A couple pinches
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Sauce
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1 pinch Kosher salt
- 1 pinch Fresh cracked pepper
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Rice (for serving)
- Pickled veggies (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the chicken meatballs: ground chicken, Panko breadcrumbs, sliced green onion, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger paste, toasted sesame oil, egg yolk, Kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything just until it’s well combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Wet your hands with water or olive oil and roll the mixture into uniform-sized meatballs, placing them on a greased baking sheet.
Cooking
- Bake the meatballs for 15 to 25 minutes, ensuring they are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a saute pan over medium-low heat, then add the minced garlic and cook gently.
- Stir in the low sodium soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, honey, sliced green onion, a couple pinches of black pepper, and a small pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Once the meatballs are fully cooked, add them to the sauce and toss gently to coat. Cook together for another minute, allowing flavors to meld.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion before serving.
Notes
These meatballs can be served over rice with pickled veggies for added crunch. For uniform meatballs, consider using a cookie scoop. They can also be chilled before baking to help maintain their shape.