Asian-style Chicken Meatballs

Asian chicken meatballs are on the menu this week. This dish is versatile in how it can be eaten, and you can make them in bulk and save them in the freezer for a busy night.

These Asian-style chicken meatballs are so delicious. They’re very flavorful, moist, easy to make, and will impress your family.

How to freeze these meatballs?
You can freeze these raw ones once you form them into balls. You can also freeze them cooked. Then, make the sauce the day you decide to enjoy the meatballs.

You can adjust everything to suit your family’s tastes. If they aren’t huge fans of ginger, no big deal. Cut down on the amount. Do they like things more garlicky? Great! Add extra.

Serve over rice or noodles with vegetables for dinner everyone would love. Or bring these meatballs out as an easy appetizer.

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You will need:

• 500 grams of ground chicken
• salt and pepper
• 1 onion, finely minced
• 1 cm fresh ginger, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 egg
• 100 ml (6 to 7 tbsp) breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 25 ml soya sauce
• oil, for frying
• 1/2 dl sweet chili sauce for glaze

For stir-fry noodles and vegetables

• 150 grams of Asian noodles
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 onion, sliced thinly
• 1 clove of garlic, chopped
• 1 carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
• 4 spring onions
• 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced thinly
• 150 grams of sugar snaps
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• salt and pepper

Procedure (video):

For Meatballs

1. Add all the meatballs (except oil) to a large bowl, then mix gently using your hand or a spoon. Be careful not to overmix. Let sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour. But if you’re in a hurry, you can start frying these meatballs.
2. Roll one tablespoon of the meat mixture into a ball. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
3. In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs to the pan and brown two sides for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Pour the sweet chili sauce over the meatballs and turn them to glaze.

For Stir-fry noodles

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat sesame oil in a work or large frying pan to medium heat.
3. Add vegetables and cook. Stir often for about 3 minutes.
4. Add noodles and cook for about 3 minutes, tossing to prevent sticking.
5. Serve immediately with Asian-style chicken meatballs.