Description
Irresistible Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any occasion. Tender ground chicken meatballs are coated in a rich sesame sauce and served over a bed of fluffy rice or quinoa, topped with vibrant vegetables and crunchy sesame seeds. This dish not only pleases the palate but also brings friends and family together for a memorable meal experience. Easy to prepare and adaptable to various dietary preferences, these bowls will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas)
- Cooked jasmine rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, grated ginger, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, and soy sauce. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs (about two tablespoons each) and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- While meatballs bake, whisk together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and a splash of water in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until well coated.
- Assemble bowls with rice or quinoa at the bottom, topped with vegetables and meatballs. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg