Description
Welcome to your new favorite dish—Sticky Chicken Meatballs! If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the hunt for that perfect weeknight recipe that delights the taste buds without too much fuss. These meatballs are juicy, flavor-packed, and covered with a sticky, sweet, and slightly tangy glaze that will make your mouth water. The best part? They’re as fun to make as they are to eat! So, let’s get rolling and make dinner a little more exciting!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (additional for glaze)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (additional for glaze)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, onions, garlic, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the glaze: While the meatballs bake, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
- Thicken the glaze: Mix cornstarch with water and add to the saucepan. Stir constantly until the glaze thickens.
- Coat the meatballs: Remove meatballs from the oven and toss them in the glaze.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- These meatballs can be prepped ahead and reheated, making them perfect for gatherings or a quick family meal during the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg