Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs

Chicken teriyaki meatballs are a delightful dish that combines the flavors of tender chicken meatballs with a savory and sweet teriyaki sauce.

Chicken teriyaki meatballs can certainly be enjoyed year-round and are popular for various occasions. This dish is great for casual get-togethers, such as game nights, potlucks, or family dinners. They make a tasty appetizer or main dish that appeals to many palates.

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon garlic
1 egg
2 tablespoon scallions
1 tablespoon soy sauce

For Sauce

½ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoon honey
½ tablespoon sriracha
2 teaspoon garlic
2 teaspoon ginger
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch slurry

Instructions

take 1lb ground chicken

ground chicken, egg, and ginger in a bowl

add bread crumbs, ginger, garlic, and an egg in it

also add scallions and soy sauce and mix it with hands

mixture of ground chicken with all spices

Combine all spices into a large bowl and mix thoroughly into lean ground chicken

Meatballs baking in oven until light brown and fully cooked

bake these meat balls for 20 to 25mins at 400F or 200C. until light brown and cooked through

Pouring soy sauce into a pan for sauce preparation

for sauce add soy sauce in a pan

Adding rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar into a pan for sauce

add rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, garlic, ginger and brown sugar

Whisking sauce with cornstarch slurry until thick

mix it well then add cornstarch slurry and whisk it for 5 mins until sauce thickens

add meatballs in the prepared sauce

serve it with boiled rice

Substitutions

Substitute with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar if rice vinegar is not available.
Use honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup as alternatives to brown sugar.
If you don't have fresh garlic or ginger, you can use garlic powder and ground ginger as substitutes (adjust quantities to taste).

Variations

Spicy - add red pepper flakes to the teriyaki sauce for a spicy kick

Storage

Refrigerator: If you've prepared the meatball mixture but haven't cooked them yet, you can store the uncooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days. Make sure to keep them well-covered to prevent drying out.
Freezer: To store uncooked meatballs for a longer period, arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making sure they're not touching each other, and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer the meatballs to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be kept frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
For a rich and zesty dinner idea, check out this delicious Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Recipe – a perfect blend of citrus and creaminess.

FAQ

What to eat with teriyaki meatballs?

You can serve chicken teriyaki meatballs with: steamed rice, stir-fried vegetable rice, sesame noodles or Asian slaw.

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