Sesame-Ginger Chicken Meatballs

YIELD: 4 servings
PREP TIME: 20min
COOK TIME: 15min
TOTAL TIME: 35-40min

INGREDIENTS:

• Canola oil, for brushing
• 1 pound ground chicken, preferably dark meat
• 1/2 cup plain panko
• 1/3 cup FreshZen classic Ginger Scallion pesto ( plus thinly sliced scallions for garnish)
• 1 large egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
• Asian chile sauce, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

• Preheat the oven to 450° and brush a rimmed baking sheet with canola oil.
• In a large bowl, add chicken and FreshZen pesto and garlic mix well.
• Add egg, panko, sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and mix well.
• Roll out 1 1/2 meatballs and place them on a baking sheet (Approximately 20).
• Brush the meatballs with canola oil.
• Bake for about 13-15 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
• Transfer the meatballs to a platter and serve with Asian chile sauce.