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Delicious sticky and juicy teriyaki chicken meatballs on a serving plate

Sticky & Juicy Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

These Sticky & Juicy Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and coated in a delicious teriyaki glaze, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 pieces green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water for slurry
To Serve
  • as needed cooked rice or cauliflower rice
  • as needed steamed broccoli or snap peas
  • as needed sesame seeds and green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, egg, panko breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs, aiming for about 16 to 18 in total, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until cooked through and lightly golden.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger; bring to a simmer.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until thickened.
  4. Toss the cooked meatballs in the warm teriyaki sauce until evenly coated.
Serving
  1. Serve over cooked rice or cauliflower rice, and garnish with sesame seeds and additional green onions.

Notes

For best results, handle the meat mixture gently to keep the meatballs tender. You can add variations like spicy teriyaki or herbed meatballs for different flavors.