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Sweet Spicy Chicken Meatballs

Sweet Spicy Chicken Meatballs

Discover how to make Sweet Spicy Chicken Meatballs with a glossy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Easy and delicious!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g ground chicken (or turkey/beef)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp grated ginger (or ginger paste)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp Korean chili paste or oil (gochujang)
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, egg, and gochujang. Mix until sticky.
  2. Roll the mixture into roughly 20 small meatballs and place them on a plate lined with parchment paper.
  3. Heat 1/4 cup of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
  4. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  5. In the same skillet, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  6. Add the drained meatballs back into the skillet and toss them gently in the sauce until coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

These meatballs are incredibly versatile! Enjoy them as appetizers or main meals and serve with rice or veggies.
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