Make-Ahead Sweet & Spicy Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowl
Make-Ahead Sweet & Spicy Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowl is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken meatballs coated in a sweet and spicy glaze, served over fluffy rice. This easy-to-prepare meal is perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, allowing you to enjoy quality time with loved ones while indulging in an explosion of taste.
- Author: Cathy
 - Prep Time: 15 minutes
 - Cook Time: 20 minutes
 - Total Time: 35 minutes
 - Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
 - Category: Main
 - Method: Baking
 - Cuisine: Asian
 
- 1 lb ground chicken
 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
 - ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
 - 3 green onions, finely chopped
 - 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
 - 2 tbsp honey
 - 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
 - ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (for the sauce)
 - 2 tbsp honey (for the sauce)
 - 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce (for the sauce)
 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (for the sauce)
 
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped green onions, panko breadcrumbs, soy sauce, honey, and Sriracha. Mix until just combined.
 - Roll mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
 - Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
 - While meatballs bake, prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, honey, Sriracha, and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until bubbly.
 - Serve meatballs over rice and drizzle with sauce; garnish with additional green onions if desired.
 
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 245g)
 - Calories: 360
 - Sugar: 9g
 - Sodium: 580mg
 - Fat: 14g
 - Saturated Fat: 3g
 - Unsaturated Fat: 8g
 - Trans Fat: 0g
 - Carbohydrates: 34g
 - Fiber: 1g
 - Protein: 25g
 - Cholesterol: 70mg
 
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider mixing finely diced vegetables like carrots or bell peppers into the meatball mixture.
- You can substitute ground chicken with turkey or beef based on your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.