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Sesame Chicken Meatballs

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Sesame Chicken Meatballs are juicy, flavorful meatballs made with ground chicken and coated in a sticky, sweet, and savory sesame glaze. They’re perfect served over rice, noodles, or veggies for a quick, takeout-style meal at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Additional green onions, for garnish

For the sesame glaze:

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Form mixture into 1½-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, water, and sriracha or red pepper flakes (if using).
  6. Cook glaze over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened and glossy, about 3–5 minutes.
  7. Transfer cooked meatballs to a large bowl or skillet. Pour glaze over and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey instead of chicken for a variation.
  • Air fry meatballs at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes if preferred.
  • Reduce honey or sugar for a less sweet glaze.
  • Serve with rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps.

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