Description
This Asian Chicken Meatballs recipe features tender ground chicken blended with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, then pan-fried to perfection in avocado oil. Served with garnishes like toasted sesame seeds and chili sambal, these meatballs offer a flavorful, protein-packed meal that is both low-carb and anti-inflammatory, perfectly complemented by a nutrient-dense chicken bone broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken (with some dark meat and fat)
- ½ cup chopped scallions (3-4 stalks, green and white parts)
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, with juice
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free tamari
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
Suggested Garnishes
- Thinly sliced scallions
- Chili sambal
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped scallions, grated ginger with its juice, grated garlic, and 2 tablespoons of gluten-free tamari. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to ensure flavor throughout the meatballs.
- Shape the Meatballs: Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter for consistent cooking.
- Heat the Oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring the pan is hot but not smoking to get a good sear on the meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Place the meatballs in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook, turning occasionally, for about 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are browned on all sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Finish with Tamari: During the last few minutes of cooking, drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of gluten-free tamari over the meatballs to enhance flavor and create a light glaze.
- Serve: Remove the meatballs from the pan and serve hot, garnished with thinly sliced scallions, chili sambal, and toasted sesame seeds. These meatballs pair excellently with nutrient-dense chicken bone broth or steamed vegetables for a wholesome meal.
Notes
- This recipe is low-carb, protein-packed, and anti-inflammatory due to garlic, ginger, and scallions.
- Use gluten-free tamari to keep this dish gluten-free.
- Ground chicken with some fat gives the meatballs a juicy, tender texture.
- Avocado oil is a healthy choice for cooking due to its high smoke point and beneficial fats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 meatballs)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
