Ginger Chicken Meatballs

Ginger Chicken Meatballs

This is a twist on the traditional meatball recipe. Enjoy! Top with sliced scallions.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken (preferably dark meat)
  • ½ cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 1/3 cup minced scallions
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2
Mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, ginger, minced scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and kosher salt together in a large bowl.

Step 3
Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4
Brush the meatballs with canola oil. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 13 minutes. Transfer to a platter.

Cook’s Note:

These can be served with an Asian chile sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256
Calories
9g
Fat
12g
Carbs
30g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Cholesterol107mg 36%
Sodium460mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate12g 4%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein30g
Vitamin C4mg 19%
Calcium53mg 4%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium384mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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