Seasame-Ginger Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • Canola oil, for brushing
  • 1lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup plain dry bread crumbs
  • ½ cup minced scallion, plus thinly sliced scallions for garnish
  • 3 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp toasted seasame oil
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • Asian chili sauce, for serving

How to Make It

Preheat the oven to 450° and brush a rimmed baking sheet with canola oil. In a large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients except the chile sauce. Form the mixture into 1 1/2 -inch balls and arrange on the baking sheet. Brush the meatballs with canola oil and bake for about 13 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the meatballs to a platter and serve with Asian chile sauce.

Side Options: Serve meatballs on a bed of white rice and add sautéed baby bok choy, fresh shredded carrots and cilantro. Drizzle Siracha to taste.