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Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

A delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors with juicy chicken meatballs coated in a rich homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken Use lean ground chicken for a healthier option.
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binder to hold the meatballs together.
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs Provides texture and helps absorb moisture.
  • 1/2 small yellow onion Finely chopped for added flavor and moisture.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced garlic adds depth of flavor.
  • to taste salt Essential seasoning to enhance all the flavors.
  • to taste fresh cracked black pepper Adds a bit of spice and warmth.
  • 2 Tbsp chopped chives Fresh herbs brighten up the dish.
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil For frying the meatballs until golden brown.
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar Balances sweetness in the teriyaki sauce.
  • 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce The base of your teriyaki sauce.
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock Adds richness to the sauce without excessive sodium.
  • 1/3 cup honey Sweetens and glazes the meatballs beautifully.
  • 6 cloves garlic Additional garlic boosts flavor in the sauce.
  • 1 tsp grated ginger Infuses warmth and spice into the sauce.

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients for chicken meatballs in a mixing bowl and mix well until all are evenly combined.
  2. Preheat a medium cooking pan over medium heat.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch diameter meatballs and add them to the hot pan with vegetable oil. Cook covered for about 7 minutes, then turn them over.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all ingredients for teriyaki sauce until well combined. Pour this mixture into the pan with your nearly cooked meatballs.
  5. Continue cooking until the meatballs are fully cooked through, absorbing all that delicious teriyaki flavor.
  6. Remove the cooked meatballs from the pan and set aside while you simmer the teriyaki sauce until some liquid has reduced and thickened slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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