Sticky Orange Glazed Meatballs
These Sticky Orange Glazed Meatballs are bursting with flavor! Juicy ground chicken meatballs tossed in a tangy, sweet orange glaze perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped green onions, and egg. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of mixture and roll into uniform meatballs. Aim for about 24 meatballs.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with a touch of oil. Add meatballs in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- While meatballs cook, whisk orange juice, honey, soy sauce, and grated ginger in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat. Mix cornstarch with water to form slurry, whisk into sauce. Cook until glaze thickens and becomes glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer cooked meatballs to the glaze. Gently toss to coat each meatball. Heat for 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over glazed meatballs. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking Sheet
- Non-stick skillet
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or Tongs
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds for a lower carb option.
- Add red pepper flakes or Sriracha to the glaze for a spicy twist.
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep meatballs tender.
- Let meatballs rest after cooking to keep them juicy.
