Description

Indulge in the sweet and savory delight of Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners. These succulent meatballs, glazed in a homemade teriyaki sauce, will captivate your taste buds with every bite. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, they make an excellent appetizer or main dish that everyone will love!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground chicken
1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
3 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, and egg. Mix until just combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger until smooth.
Roll the chicken mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Sear meatballs until browned (about 4-5 minutes).
Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the meatballs in the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes until cooked through.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer/Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Substitute ground turkey for ground chicken if desired. Add diced bell peppers or other vegetables for extra texture and nutrition.