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Ginger Soy Chicken Meatballs

Easy recipe for healthy baked meatballs made without breadcrumbs or dairy in a sticky Asian-style plum sauce
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

The Meatballs

  • 1 lb. lean ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup chopped scallions
  • 3 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 2 Tbsp. gluten free soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. chili garlic sauce
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
  • 1 tsp. each white & black sesame seeds
  • 4 cups cooked white rice

The Plum Sauce

  • 1 cup plum sauce or jelly
  • 4 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 4 Tbsp. water
  • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make the meatball mixture: combine all ingredients except for the sesame seeds and rice in a large bowl. Form the mixture into 12-14 meatballs. Place meatballs in a single layer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake 25-30 minutes.
  • While the meatballs are baking, make the sauce: Combine all ingredients except the cilantro in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes to thicken. Be sure to whisk the mixture occasionally.
  • Place the rice into bowls. Top with meatballs and plum sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and additional cilantro.
Keyword chicken, gluten free, healthy
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