Asian Chicken Meatballs Recipe Fun Food Frolic

These Asian chicken meatballs stand out for their delightful blend of savoury, sweet, and umami flavours. The highlight of this meatball recipe is the delicious sauce that brings the whole dish together. Chicken Meatballs were on my mind for a long time. But it took me a few recipe trials to get them right with precise melt in mouth softness, light texture, and flavoursome taste.

Ingredients For Meatballs

Ground Chicken is a white, lean meat. Easy to cook and has a delicate texture. Choose panko breadcrumbs for their light and airy texture, ensuring a tender meatballs. Egg acts as a binding agent to hold the meatballs together. Minced garlic and ginger infuse depth of flavour into the meatballs. Finely chopped green onions and Thai Basil add freshness. Salt, chilli flakes or powder, and pepper to season the meatballs. Rice Vinegar helps in tenderising the meat.

How To Make Chicken Meatballs

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, minced garlic, ginger, vinegar, egg, and seasoning. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. USPs of my Chicken Meatballs Recipe

the meatballs are very soft and light in texture there is no flour in the meatballs or sauce it is a one pan main course dish meal prep friendly

Using clean hands, shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a large greased plate for tray, leaving space between each meatball.
Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, neatly arrange the meatballs. Cook them from both sides till they turn light golden from outside. Gently turn the meatballs or shake the pan while cooking them. Alternatively, bake the Asian chicken meatballs in the preheated oven at 180 degrees celcius for 15 -20 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside. Baking time may vary depending on the oven and the size of the meatballs. So check meatballs after 20 minutes.

Ingredients For Sauce

This Asian style sauce is very easy to make and requires minimal prep work. From chicken meatballs to shrimps or tofu, you can add any protein of your choice in this sweet and savoury sauce.

Minced Garlic or substitute it with garlic and onion powder Light Soy Sauce gives a savoury umami richness to the glaze. Sesame Oil for its distinctive nutty aroma and flavour. Hoisin Sauce gives a hint of sweetness to the glaze. Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish Chilli Powder for that kick of spiciness. Chicken Stock or cube instead of plain water gives a delicious restaurant style depth of flavour to the Asian sauce. Corn Starch to get that luscious shine and consistency of the sauce.

How To Make Glazing Sauce

Prepare the glaze by combining all the ingredients in a large bowl. If you are adding stock cube then dissolve it in 1 Cup of water and add it to the sauce mix. Whisk nicely to combine all the ingredients including starch.

Final Assembly

Serving Suggestion

Whether served as an appetizer at gatherings on a skewer or as a comforting main course dish for the family, these tender and flavourful chicken meatballs are always a crowd favourite. I am sure once you try these Asian style meatballs, they will become your favourite too! A few side dishes that work like a charm with these sweet, spicy, and saucy meatballs are – any type of fried rice (mushroom, chicken, pineapple), aromatic Jasmine rice, or stir fried noodles. For a healthy, low carb meal serve meatballs with quinoa, brown rice, or cauliflower rice accompanied by healthy stir fried vegetables. Drench them in a bold bolognese sauce and serve with spaghetti or simmer them in a creamy mushroom sauce. Either, ways they are truly delicious.