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Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs

A ballin' twist on chicken teriyaki.

food

Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs

A ballin' twist on chicken teriyaki.

Supplies

Chicken Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sliced green onion for serving
  • Butter lettuce leaves for serving

Component 2

  • Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 honey
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps

Chicken Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Grease a mini-muffin pan or baking sheet.
  3. In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Form mixture into small balls and place into the greased pan.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked.

Component 2

  1. In a small saucepan on medium-low heat, combine the water, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.
  2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Pour the slurry into the sauce and stir until thickened.
  3. Transfer cooked meatballs into a dish lined with lettuce, and stir the sauce all over to coat.
  4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.