Description
Firecracker Chicken Meatballs are a deliciously bold dish that brings together tender ground chicken and a sweet-spicy sauce that will make your taste buds sing. Perfect for parties or cozy family dinners, these meatballs are easy to prepare and customizable for various diets. With their irresistible flavor and vibrant presentation, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (ground or finely chopped)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup green onions (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, egg, and green onions. Mix gently until combined.
- Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, and cornstarch until thickened (about 3 minutes).
- Drizzle sauce over meatballs before serving and garnish with extra green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg