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Orange-Chicken-Meatballs-Recipe

Orange Chicken Meatballs

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  • Author: Peter
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 meatballs 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Enjoy the mouthwatering flavors of Orange Chicken Meatballs, featuring a perfect blend of ground chicken, orange marmalade, and spices for a quick meal that’s both satisfying and easy to make.


Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons minced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 500ºF and spray a mini-muffin pan or baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, mix the milk and panko breadcrumbs and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and soaked breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly and shape into balls using 2 to 3 tablespoons of meat per ball.
  • Place the meatballs in the prepared pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until fully cooked. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ground chicken for flavor.
Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level to your liking.
These meatballs can be served with rice or noodles to complete the meal.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 105
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 32mg