Description
These tender and flavorful Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are a perfect appetizer or main dish, baked to golden perfection and glazed with a homemade teriyaki sauce. Combining ground chicken with Parmesan, ginger, and garlic, then coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, they offer a deliciously balanced bite that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Teriyaki Glaze
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Combine Meatball Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese for the meatball base.
- Add Egg: Crack the egg into the bowl and mix it into the ingredients until the mixture is evenly combined, helping bind the meatballs.
- Incorporate Seasonings: Add the soy sauce, minced ginger, minced garlic, and chopped green onions to the bowl, stirring thoroughly to distribute the flavors.
- Mix Thoroughly: Use your hands or a spoon to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter, then place them spaced evenly on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes, or until fully cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Prepare Teriyaki Glaze: While the meatballs bake, combine the teriyaki sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Heat Sauce: Stir occasionally as the mixture warms, dissolving the honey completely.
- Simmer Sauce: Reduce heat to low once simmering starts, letting it simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Coat Meatballs: Remove baked meatballs from the oven and transfer them to a serving bowl.
- Glaze Meatballs: Pour the warm teriyaki sauce over the meatballs, tossing gently to coat evenly.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the glazed meatballs, adding a bit of crunch and visual appeal.
- Serve: Serve the teriyaki chicken meatballs hot, optionally garnished with extra chopped green onions for freshness and color.
Notes
- Ensure meatballs are uniformly sized for even cooking.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for the best flavor impact.
- Adjust honey in the glaze to taste for sweeter or less sweet sauce.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs and soy sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
