Deliciously juicy chicken meatballs glazed with a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, perfect for a quick dinner or appetizer.
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Baking
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Ground chicken
1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup Soy sauce
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 Egg, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Pineapple juice
1/4 cup Soy sauce
2 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Cornstarch (mixed with 2 tbsp water to create slurry)
1 tbsp Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Once simmering, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the glaze thickens. Remove from heat.
Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and drizzle the pineapple glaze over the top. Toss gently to coat.
Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving dish. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro or parsley.