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Orange-Glazed Chicken Meatballs

Juicy, aromatic chicken meatballs in a thick, orange glaze make for a flavorful midweek dinner that everyone's going to love.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Inactive time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 470kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Orange sauce:

Chicken meatballs and yu choy:

Instructions

Make the sauce:

  • Whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl until completely smooth. Set aside.

Prepare the meatballs:

  • Gather the ground chicken, minced garlic, ginger, shallot, tamari, and egg into a large bowl. Use a rubber spatula to mix until completely incorporated.
  • Add the panko and mix with the spatula until combined.
  • Form the mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs. The meatballs may feel soft and not be perfectly firm, and it’s okay if they’re a little ragged around the edges. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Fry the meatballs:

  • Meanwhile, add 2 tablespoons neutral oil to a wide pot over medium heat. Allow the oil to preheat for 5 minutes as the meatballs refrigerate.
  • Add the meatballs to the pot, cooking in batches if needed, for 3 to 5 minutes per side until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.

Simmer the meatballs:

  • Carefully wipe out any excess oil from the pot. Return the meatballs to the pot and pour the sauce on top. Turn the heat to medium-high. As soon as the sauce begins to bubble, reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the meatballs reach 165ºF when pierced with an instant-read thermometer.

Finish the meatballs:

  • Remove the lid from the pot. Add the white parts of the scallions and the chopped yu choy along with a pinch of salt. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes until the greens wilt and the sauce loosens up from the water released from the vegetables. If the sauce is too thick for your liking, add a splash or two of water after simmering. Taste and season.

To serve:

  • Spoon the meatballs over cooked white rice. Serve with the reserved minced scallion greens and sesame seeds on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 1487mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 18mg
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