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Pan Cooked Honey Orange Chicken Meatballs

These delicious honey orange chicken meatballs are pan-cooked to perfection, offering a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs wonderfully with rice or vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Cook the Meatballs
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil.
  2. Once hot, add the meatballs in a single layer. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned on one side.
  3. Turn the meatballs and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and orange zest until smooth.
Glaze the Meatballs
  1. Pour the sauce over the cooked meatballs in the skillet.
  2. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring gently until the meatballs are coated and the sauce has thickened.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and transfer the meatballs to a serving platter.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Serve with steamed rice or vegetables for a complete meal.

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