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Rachel Orban

Asian Chicken Meatballs with a Soy Sauce Glaze

Asian inspired chicken meatballs with a soy sauce glaze that is perfect to pair with some rice for easy, delicious dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 20 meatballs
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Asian Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 small finely chopped sweet onion
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground pepper
Soy Sauce Glaze
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken may need more or less depending on thickness
  • 3 tbsp rice or white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2-3 tbsp cornstarch

Method
 

Asian Chicken Meatballs
  1. Mix together all the meatball ingredients until fully combined.
  2. Form into 20 even meatballs and set aside.
  3. Fill frying pan with ½ inch of oil, and put on low to medium heat.
  4. Fry meatballs on each side until golden brown all around. Let them drain on some paper towels and set aside while you prepare the glaze.
Soy Sauce Glaze
  1. In a sauce pan, sautè your garlic and ginger. Once fragrant, add in your brown sugar.
  2. Then add in the soy sauce, vinegar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, onion powder, sriracha, and black pepper. Mix it all in and bring to a simmer.
  3. Is the sauce isn't enough, add in some chicken broth.
  4. Once it is all mixed and brought to a simmer, stir in the cornstarch. Start with one tbsp then add a little at a time until you have a glaze consistency.
  5. Let that come to a simmer, then you are ready to mix in the meatballs.
  6. Add your meatballs to the glaze or pour the glaze over the meatballs.
  7. Serve with some rice and enjoy!

Notes

  1. You can make these with ground turkey, pork, or beef and they are just as good!
  2. For a healthier option, air fry or bake the meatballs until crispy. (frying will get the best crispy texture)