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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs Recipe (Quick & Delicious)

Easy Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Tender baked chicken meatballs are tossed in a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce made with low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Serve with rice or noodles for a quick Asian-inspired dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Meatballs
  • 1 lb (454 g) Ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup (about 30 g) Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Large egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly grated ginger
  • 2 green onions Green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Teriyaki Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly grated ginger
For Serving
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds
  • as needed Sliced green onions
  • as needed Cooked white rice, brown rice, or noodles

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Combine the ground chicken, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 18–22 meatballs, approximately 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) wide, and arrange them with space between each one.
  4. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the centers reach 165°F (74°C) on an instant-read thermometer.
  5. While the meatballs bake, whisk the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan.
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat, whisking frequently. Cook for 3–5 minutes, until glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
  7. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and gently toss until coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, then serve with cooked rice or noodles.

Notes

Mix the chicken mixture gently so the meatballs stay tender. Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm that ground chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). Low-sodium soy sauce is preferable because the sauce becomes more concentrated as it thickens.