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Asian Chicken Meatballs

Savory baked chicken meatballs tossed in a creamy peanut-sriracha sauce, served with rice and vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 stalks green onions finely chopped, plus additional for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro finely chopped, plus additional for serving (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil for brushing
  • sesame seeds optional for serving
  • 2/3 cup water for sauce
  • 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce for sauce
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha for sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil for sauce
  • brown or white rice for serving
  • fresh or steamed vegetables such as broccoli, bell peppers, or shredded cabbage, for serving

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Spoon or Cookie Scoop

Method
 

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, panko breadcrumbs, egg, finely chopped green onions, chopped cilantro (if using), grated ginger, chopped garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon Sriracha.
  3. Use a fork to break up the egg yolk and gently mix the ingredients until just combined, switching to your hands if needed; avoid overworking the mixture.
  4. Scoop the mixture by tablespoonfuls and roll into 1 to 1½-inch meatballs (about 18–20 total). Place them on the prepared baking sheet with a little space between each.
  5. Brush the tops and sides of the meatballs with the canola oil.
  6. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°F, about 10 minutes.
  7. While the meatballs bake, make the sauce: in a medium saucepan combine 2/3 cup water, 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 teaspoon Sriracha. Whisk to combine.
  8. Heat the sauce mixture over medium-high, bringing it to a boil. Whisk constantly while it bubbles for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until smooth and slightly reduced. Stir in 1 teaspoon sesame oil and remove from heat; sauce will thicken as it cools.
  9. Serve the meatballs over rice with vegetables, drizzle generously with the peanut-sriracha sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds, additional green onions, and cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven or in the microwave until heated through.
  • To freeze, place sauce and meatballs in an airtight container and freeze up to 3 months.