Thai Chicken Meatballs
These Thai Chicken Meatballs are packed with flavor and are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.45 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
For the Sauce
- 0.25 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sriracha or to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, chopped cilantro, egg, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chicken mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Sriracha.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, toss them in the prepared sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
Garnish with extra cilantro and sesame seeds if desired. These meatballs are delicious served with steamed rice or as an appetizer.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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