Description
Irresistible Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls are a flavor-packed delight, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Crispy, golden meatballs made from lean ground chicken are drenched in a luscious sesame sauce that balances savory and sweet notes. With vibrant colors and comforting flavors, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds. Prepare to be crowned the “Meatball Queen” with this unforgettable recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3. Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- 5. While baking, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and sesame seeds in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
- 6. Drizzle the sauce over the baked meatballs and toss gently to coat.
- 7. Serve over cooked rice or quinoa and garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg