Description
Tangerine-glazed chicken meatballs are a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that will elevate any meal. These tender and juicy meatballs, coated in a tangy tangerine glaze, are perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this dish promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 medium fresh tangerines (for juice and zest)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup tangerine juice
- Zest of 1 tangerine
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Form mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While meatballs bake, whisk together soy sauce, honey, tangerine juice, and zest in a saucepan. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss baked meatballs in the tangerine glaze until fully coated. Serve warm with chopped green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg