These teriyaki chicken meatballs are juicy, delightful, and slightly sweet coated with homemade teriyaki sauce. It's easy to make, beginner friendly and ideal for dinner parties, or appetizers. The meatballs recipe has balanced flavors, it's comforting and crowd pleasing.
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The Story Behind These Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
This teriyaki chicken meatballs recipe is my go to recipe on busy weeknights when I want something quick but also flavorful at he same time. I also make these when I am having guests over my place these are easy to reheat and everyone loves it!
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- The Story Behind These Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
- Ingredients for Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs
- How to Make Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs (Step-by-Step Instructions)
- Why This Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe Works
- Substitutions for Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
- Variations on Teriyaki Meatballs with Chicken
- Serving Suggestions for Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs
- How to Store Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
- Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
- FAQs
- Related
- Pairing
- Food safety
Ingredients for Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs
- 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
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How to Make Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs (Step-by-Step Instructions)
take 1lb ground chicken
add bread crumbs, ginger, garlic, and an egg in it
also add scallions and soy sauce and mix it with hands
Combine all spices into a large bowl and mix thoroughly into lean ground chicken
bake these meat balls for 20 to 25mins at 400F or 200C. until light brown and cooked through
for sauce add soy sauce in a pan
add rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, sriracha, garlic, ginger and brown sugar
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
Why This Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe Works
- Ground chicken stays juicy when mixed gently
- The teriyaki sauce in chicken teriyaki meatball recipe gives a perfect combination of sweet and savory
- This chicken teriyaki meatballs chicken recipe is tested and for soft and juicy texture
Substitutions for Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
- Substitute rice vinegar with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- If brown sugar is not available use honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup as alternatives.
- If you don't have fresh garlic or ginger, you can use garlic powder as substitutes.
Variations on Teriyaki Meatballs with Chicken
- Spicy - add red pepper flakes to the teriyaki sauce for a spicy kick
- Air fry - instead of frying the meatballs you can air fry them at 180 for 12 mins
- Healthy version - use low sodium soy sauce for healthier version
Serving Suggestions for Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs
- Serve these meatballs chicken with boiled rice, noodles or with fresh cucumber salad.
- serve it as appetizer or as a main course
- Serve at dinner parties, ideal for lunch boxes, etc.
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Nutrition Information (Estimated Values)
- Calories: ~320 per serving
- Protein: ~24 g
- Carbs: ~18 g
- Fat: ~14 g
How to Store Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
- Refrigerator: you can store the uncooked meatballs in an air lock container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days. Cover them properly
- Freezer: Uncooked chicken meatballs can be kept frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
- Over frying the meat balls will make them dry and hard
- Cooking the sauce on high heat can burn the sugar in it
- overmixing the meatball mixture can cause toughness
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FAQs
Yes! You can substitute ground turkey in this teriyaki chicken recipe. The flavor will be slightly different, but the texture and cooking method remain the same.
Absolutely. To bake chicken teriyaki meatballs, place them on a lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 minutes, or until fully cooked. Then toss them in the teriyaki sauce.
Use ground chicken with some fat (not extra lean), avoid overmixing, and don’t overcook. These steps ensure your teriyaki chicken meatballs stay tender and moist.
Yes. You can prepare the meatballs in advance and refrigerate them uncooked for up to 24 hours, or fully cook them and store for later. This makes the chicken teriyaki meatballs recipe great for meal prep.
Yes. Cooked teriyaki meatballs chicken freeze well for up to 3 months. Store in an airtight container and thaw overnight before reheating.
These pair well with steamed rice, fried rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables. They also work great in lettuce wraps or meal prep bowls.
It can be! Just use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) in your sauce to make the chicken teriyaki meatball recipe gluten-free.
Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1–2 tablespoons water, then stir into simmering sauce until thickened. This helps coat your teriyaki chicken meatballs recipe perfectly.
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Food safety
We sometimes take for a granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience, that the average visitor may not. Add to, or remove from, the list below with health and safety tips.
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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