The Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs recipe marries the sweetness of honey with the rich depth of garlic and teriyaki. Each meatball is a tender, flavorful delight that promises to elevate your mealtime into an extraordinary culinary adventure. The perfect balance of flavors ensures that every bite is packed with a taste that appeals to both adults and children alike. This recipe brings a new twist to your dinner table, effortlessly combining the comfort of chicken meatballs with the exotic allure of teriyaki sauce.
Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- ½ small yellow onion, finely minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil for cooking
Teriyaki Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¾ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup low sodium chicken stock
- ⅓ cup honey
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, minced yellow onion, minced garlic cloves, salt, black pepper, and chopped chives. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Form the Meatballs:
- Shape the mixture into meatballs approximately 1-inch in diameter.
Cook the Meatballs:
- Preheat a medium cooking pan over medium heat.
- Add vegetable oil to the pan and then add the meatballs.
- Cover and cook meatballs for about 7 minutes, then turn them over. Continue cooking uncovered until they are almost done but not completely cooked through.
Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, low sodium chicken stock, honey, minced garlic cloves, and grated ginger.
Combine Meatballs and Sauce:
- Add the teriyaki sauce to the pan with the meatballs.
- Cook until the meatballs are done.
Finalize the Sauce:
- Take the meatballs out and set them aside.
- Simmer the sauce in the pan until the liquid is slightly reduce.
Serve:
- Mix the meatballs back in with the teriyaki sauce.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides, such as rice or vegetables.
Enjoy your delicious Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs!
