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Teriyaki Meatballs

homemade teriyaki meatballs served over white rice with steamed broccoli next to chopsticks
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  25 min
  • Cook Time:  15 min

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1½ pounds ground chicken
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Teriyaki Sauce

  • ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste or sriracha (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot starch

For Serving (optional)

  • Steamed broccoli
  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions, thinly sliced

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400˚F with a rack in the center position. Line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. Make the meatballs. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, eggs, panko, ginger, garlic, green onions, salt, and sesame oil. Mix well, then with wet hands, form meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on the prepared sheet pan. You should have about 28 meatballs. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

  3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, lime juice, sesame oil, and chili paste (if using). Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.

  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and ¼ cup water to form a slurry. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes more. If the sauce gets too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired thickness.

  5. Place the meatballs in a large serving bowl. Add the teriyaki sauce and toss to coat. Serve with broccoli alongside, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, if using.