Ground Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Peanut Sauce

Name: Ground Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 0.5 cup chopped cilantro; 0.25 cup dry bread crumbs; 0.25 cup grated onion; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 0.25 cup peanut butter; 4 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, or to taste; toothpicks

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Serve these ground chicken meatballs as an appetizer or alongside rice and stir-fried veggies.

Submitted by Kemberli Paes

Published on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup peanut butter
4 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts, or to taste
toothpicks

Directions

Mix chicken, cilantro, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper; roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes.
Mix peanut butter, sesame oil, sugar, and soy sauce together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until sauce is heated through, about 1 minute.
Toss meatballs with 1/2 of the sauce. Sprinkle with peanuts. Serve with toothpicks and remaining sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

502	Calories
33g	Fat
21g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 502
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33g	42%
Saturated Fat 6g	28%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 1233mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 33g	66%
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Calcium 46mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 509mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.