Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of tangerine-glazed chicken meatballs, a delightful fusion of sweetness and zest. Tender ground chicken is enveloped in a tangy tangerine glaze, creating an irresistible dish perfect for any occasion. Whether served as appetizers or a main course, these meatballs promise to captivate your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 2 tangerines
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together tangerine juice, soy sauce, honey, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bake meatballs for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle the tangerine glaze over hot meatballs right after removing from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg