Description
A delightful blend of juicy chicken meatballs, fragrant aromatics, and a sweet-savory sauce served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or gluten-free)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Rice of your choice (Jasmine, brown, or cauliflower)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, egg, and a splash of soy sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat, drizzle in sesame oil, and sear the meatballs on all sides until browned and cooked through, around 8-10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and more sesame oil. Pour over cooked meatballs.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Assemble the bowls with rice, meatballs, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Experiment with fresh herbs and different rice types to customize your bowls. For a spicy kick, add sriracha or spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Sesame Chicken, Meatballs, Rice Bowls, Asian Cuisine, Comfort Food, Family Recipe