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Sweet and Sour Chicken Meatballs | Easy & Flavorful

Ingredients

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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