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Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs with Sesame Ginger Cream Sauce

Golden-brown chicken meatballs glazed with a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, served with a cool, creamy sesame ginger dipping sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining, these meatballs come together in under 45 minutes with minimal effort.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper

For the Teriyaki Glaze

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water

For the Sesame Ginger Cream Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp honey

For Garnish

  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Combine ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onions, egg, panko breadcrumbs, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat. Roll into 16-20 golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined plate.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a light coating of oil. Once hot, place meatballs in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden brown. Roll them to brown the next sides, working in batches if needed. Set aside when browned on most sides.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the teriyaki glaze over all the meatballs in the skillet and reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring gently occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the glaze thickens and becomes glossy. Check that the center of one meatball is no longer pink.
  • While the meatballs finish cooking, whisk together mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, chili flakes, and honey in a bowl until smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving bowl and drizzle with some of the pan sauce. Scatter sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds generously over the top. Serve the sesame ginger cream sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

For best results, do not overwork the meat mixture when combining ingredients. Let the meatballs brown properly before adding the glaze to develop flavor. The sesame ginger cream sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. These meatballs taste even better the next day as flavors meld together.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSodium: 1020mgSugar: 12g
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