Easy chicken teriyaki meatballs
- Sally Rychlak
- Jan 12
- 1 min read
I used to get ground meat and throw it right in the skillet as an easy meal. THEN I got a scooper (meat baller, whatever you want to call it) and suddenly it was a fun way to elevate my weeknight dinners. Meatballs retain so much more moisture when you do it right. And if you have leftovers, they are an easy snack - literal protein balls. I hope you like this simple teriyaki meatball recipe!
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Tips
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes to the teriyaki sauce. Garnish the meatballs with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.
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Ginger kick
To the teriyaki sauce mixture, add in 1/2 tsp of ground ginger, or 1 tsp of fresh minced ginger
Notes
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Form the mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown. I use meat thermometer to be sure it reaches that 160-165 threshold.
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While the meatballs are baking, prepare the teriyaki sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then slowly add the cornstarch (mixed with water). Stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
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Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the teriyaki sauce over them, tossing gently to coat.
Instructions
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
Meatballs Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce (gf optional)
1/2 cup water
3Tbsp honey
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground or minced ginger
2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp cold water
Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
Sally Rychlak
Enjoy these easy chicken meatballs glazed with homemade teriyaki sauce
Servings :
4
Calories:
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
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