Description
These Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are an easy and delicious recipe perfect for a weeknight meal or appetizer. They are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Teriyaki Sauce:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 1/4 cup sake (Japanese rice wine)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, egg, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the teriyaki sauce. In a small saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, mirin, sake, brown sugar, honey, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and minced garlic.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and drain off any excess fat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the saucepan with the teriyaki sauce. Toss gently to coat them evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a firmer meatball, you can add an extra tablespoon of panko breadcrumbs.
- If you don’t have mirin or sake, you can substitute with dry white wine or even water, though the flavor will be slightly different.
- The cornstarch slurry can be adjusted for thickness; add a little more if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course/Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese-American