Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls
Savor the delightful flavors of Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls, featuring succulent ground chicken meatballs infused with savory sesame oil and served over a fluffy bed of rice. Drizzled with a sweet and tangy sauce, each bite promises an explosion of taste. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this quick and customizable dish will leave everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into golf-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the meatballs are baking, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Serve meatballs over rice or quinoa and drizzle with sauce; garnish with additional green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground chicken with turkey or tofu based on dietary preferences. For added spice, include sriracha in the sauce or toss in extra vegetables such as bell peppers or broccoli for enhanced flavor and nutrition.