Description
Sweet Chili Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and exciting addition to any meal, combining juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these meatballs are sure to impress your family and friends. With a simple recipe that requires everyday ingredients, you can whip up this delicious dish in no time. Enjoy them on their own, as an appetizer, or paired with rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (plus 1/4 cup for coating)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, ginger, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, and half of the sweet chili sauce. Mix gently until combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a skillet over medium heat, toss the baked meatballs with remaining sweet chili sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle with honey and lime juice before serving; garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg