Firecracker Meatballs

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 pounds ground chicken

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1 large egg

3 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 cup onion (finely chopped or grated)

3 tbsp fresh cilantro (minced)

1 jalapeño pepper (finely chopped)

4 garlic cloves (pressed)

1 tbsp ginger (minced)

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2/3 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup orange juice

2 tablespoon sriracha

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 cup green onions (sliced)

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the Firecracker Sauce. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, except the sesame oil, for the meatballs. Use your hands to work the mixture together until everything is mixed and evenly distributed throughout. Roll the meat into 1.5 inch balls.

Heat a large pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and cook 1-2 minutes per side to brown.

Pour the firecracker sauce over the meatballs and bring to a simmer. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 8-12 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through (165˚F internal temp.)

Toss meatballs in the sauce, and garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 3 meatballs
• Calories: 306 kcal
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Trans Fat: 0.1 g
• Cholesterol: 118 mg
• Sodium: 603 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 20 g
• Protein: 23 g