Honey Sriracha Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Honey Sriracha Chicken Meatballs Recipe - juicy homemade chicken meatballs with a simple sweet and hot honey Sriracha sauce. Great for an appetizer or a main dish.
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 grams) boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove , presses
- 1 small onion , grated
- 1 slice white bread , soaked in water
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup Sriracha
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
Instructions
For the sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan. Cook on medium heat for 5-6 minutes, until the sauce gets hot and thickens.
For the meatballs:
- In a food processor or blender add chicken and process until ground. Add egg, bread, garlic, onion, salt and pepper and process until combined.
- Transfer to a bowl and mix with your hands.Using a small cookie scoop (about 2 tbsp) shape balls (roll with wet hands) and place them on a plate.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil (you may need more) in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs 3-4 minutes per side and carefully turn, cooking time may vary depending on the type of skillet used. Cook meatballs until cooked through and golden.
- Pour sauce over meatballs and toss to combine.Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped cilantro and lime or lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg