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.