How to Make Ginger Chicken Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ginger chicken meatballs are a delicious and flavorful twist on traditional meatballs. These meatballs are packed with the warm, spicy flavor of ginger, and they're perfect for anyone looking to spice up their usual dinner routine. Whether you're a fan of ginger or just looking for something new and exciting to try, these meatballs are sure to become a favorite in your household. Plus, they're surprisingly easy to make, so you won't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen to enjoy their de...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken (preferably dark meat)
  • ½ cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • ⅓ cup minced scallions
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, ginger, minced scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and kosher salt together in a large bowl.
  • Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush the meatballs with canola oil. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 13 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
  • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 460mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 384mg