Shanghai Chicken Meatballs

Elevate your dinner table with these flavorful Shanghai Chicken Meatballs, a perfect fusion of Asian-inspired flavors and comfort food goodness. Made with tender ground chicken, zesty ginger, and aromatic garlic, these bite-sized meatballs are pan-seared to golden perfection. They're then simmered in a savory-sweet hoisin glaze infused with honey, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil for a mouthwatering umami punch. Garnished with fresh green onions and a hint of red chili flakes, they’re ideal as a party appetizer or served over steamed rice or noodles for a delectable meal. Quick and easy to prepare in under an hour, this dish is bursting with bold flavors that will leave everyone at the table craving more! Perfect keywords: Shanghai Chicken Meatballs, Asian-inspired recipes, hoisin glaze, quick dinner ideas, easy meatball recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground chicken
• 1 large Egg
• 60 grams Breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 teaspoons Ginger
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 3 stalks Green onion
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 120 milliliters Chicken broth
• 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the green onions thinly. Divide half of the green onions and set aside for garnish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, half of the garlic, half of the ginger, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, sesame oil, and half of the sliced green onions. Mix well until combined.

Step 3

Using damp hands, shape the chicken mixture into bite-sized meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should have about 16-20 meatballs.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside on a plate.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, chicken broth, and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, return the meatballs to the skillet, and gently toss them in the sauce to coat. Let them simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle the reserved green onions and red chili flakes over the meatballs for garnish.

Step 10

Serve hot as a standalone appetizer or over steamed white rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(983.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1673.8

Total Fat 93.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.8g
Cholesterol 645.5mg	0%
Sodium 4464.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 35.0g
Protein 122.9g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 234.9mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 3365.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 23.7%