Asian Chicken Meatballs
Savory Asian chicken meatballs bursting with bold flavors, perfect for dinner or as appetizers.
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce for glaze (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, black pepper, and egg. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the lined baking tray.
- Brush hoisin sauce over the top of each meatball if using.
Cooking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Brush on more hoisin sauce for extra glaze if desired.
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Notes
Do not overmix the meatball mixture to maintain tenderness. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. For moisture, soak breadcrumbs in water or broth before mixing.