Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs | Easy & Flavorful

These Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. The meatballs are juicy and flavorful, and the sweet and sour sauce is tangy and delicious. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it’s also a great option for meal prepping.

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp green onion, minced
• 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 Tbsp freshly grated orange zest
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar or honey
• 1/3 cup white or rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 Tbsp cold water
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make Meatballs: In a bowl, combine milk and breadcrumbs. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, egg, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Shape into meatballs.
3. Bake Meatballs: Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
4. Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
5. Thicken Sauce: Mix water and cornstarch. Add to sauce, whisking until thickened. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
6. Combine: Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Total Time: 45-50 minutes

Kcal: Approximately 300-350 per serving Servings: 4-6

Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs | Easy & Flavorful

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For the Meatballs:

• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp green onion, minced
• 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Sauce:

• 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 Tbsp freshly grated orange zest
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar or honey
• 1/3 cup white or rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 Tbsp cold water
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Make Meatballs: In a bowl, combine milk and breadcrumbs. Let sit for 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, egg, garlic, green onion, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Shape into meatballs.
3. Bake Meatballs: Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
4. Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, orange juice, orange zest, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
5. Thicken Sauce: Mix water and cornstarch. Add to sauce, whisking until thickened. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
6. Combine: Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25-30 minutes Total Time: 45-50 minutes

Kcal: Approximately 300-350 per serving Servings: 4-6

• Author: Olivia Chen

FAQ:

• Can I use ground turkey or pork? Yes, you can use ground turkey or pork instead of ground chicken.
• Can I make the sauce ahead of time? Yes, you can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  
• Can I freeze the meatballs? Yes, you can freeze the cooked meatballs for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

These Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for any occasion. They’re a great way to use up leftover chicken, and they’re also a great option for meal prepping. So next time you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner, give this recipe a try!