Sweet and Spicy Chicken Meatballs
Get ready to spice up your mealtime with these irresistible Sweet and Spicy Chicken Meatballs! Perfectly baked to juicy perfection, these flavorful meatballs combine tender ground chicken with a punchy blend of garlic and onion powder. Coated in a glossy glaze made with honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, they strike the ideal balance between sweet and heat. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions, these meatballs are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, they make an excellent appetizer or pair beautifully with steamed rice for a quick, satisfying dinner. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting a party, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks, chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
Using your hands or a small ice cream scoop, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the meatballs lightly with olive oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sriracha sauce, and rice vinegar.
In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the sauce and bring it to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Once the meatballs are done, add them to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the sauce.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or over steamed rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.9 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 604 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 4361 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.1 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.5 g | ||
| Protein | 109.5 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 163 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2769 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
