Description
Irresistible Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls are a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your weeknight dinners. These succulent chicken meatballs, coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce, are served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh green onions and crunchy sesame seeds. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal, this dish is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, grated ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine more soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, garlic powder, and sesame oil; stir until bubbly.
- Coat the baked meatballs in the sauce before serving over cooked rice or quinoa. Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg