Sesame Chicken Meatballs

Sesame Chicken Meatballs

from countryliving.com
30 min
4 - 6

If you like the classic stir-fry, you'll love this meatball version!

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1/3 c. chopped scallions, plus more for garnish
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 c. plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 tsp. garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 1/4 c. chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp. garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ginger, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 c. pure honey
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • Cooked rice
  • Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish 

Directions

  1. 1

     Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. Combine chicken, scallions, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, sesame oil, and soy sauce in a bowl. Season with pepper. Form the mixture into 10 meatballs and place on prepared pan. Lightly grease meatballs with cooking spray. Bake until cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, make sauce: Whisk together cornstarch and 2 teaspoons water in a large saucepan. Whisk in stock, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking, until mixture bubbles and begins to thicken, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add meatballs and toss to coat. Serve over rice, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.