Description
Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are an irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. These juicy meatballs are coated in a glossy homemade teriyaki glaze that elevates them to crowd-pleaser status. With minimal effort required, you can easily whip up this dish that pairs beautifully with rice or veggies. Whether served as an appetizer or main course, these flavor-packed meatballs will surely impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic powder (if using), and cornstarch mixture. Stir until thickened.
- Drizzle the teriyaki sauce over the baked meatballs and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg