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Sesame-Ginger Chicken Meatballs

by Ruby ruby@freshzenfoods.com October 13, 2020

FreshZen recipe: Asian Ginger Meat

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. 



Ruby ruby@freshzenfoods.com
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