Sticky chicken meatballs recipe is one of my favorite. This hardly takes a few minutes to cook. The cool thing about this recipe is you can add whatever spices and herbs you wish in the meatballs. Sticky chicken meatballs recipe is easy to customize as per your taste.
The sauce coating the meatballs is sweet and garlicky. You could add some chili flakes in them if you want some kick. But when making for kids, it is best to avoid it so that they can enjoy it too.
Here are few tips for getting perfect, tender and juicy chicken meatballs.
1) Add bread soaked in some milk for adding moisture.
2) Don't over mix the meatballs.
3) Don't over fry the meatballs.
4) You could add some water into the meatballs mixture to make it juicy.
5) Grind half chicken breast and half chicken thighs for added moisture.
6) Adding onions and peppers will add moistness to the meatballs.
I hope you will love this recipe and let me know if you try it.
Sticky Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Recipe type: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Serves: 3 servings
Ingredients
For Meatballs :
Minced Chicken - 250 grams
Chilli Powder - ½ teaspoon
Pepper Powder - ½ teaspoon
Coriander Leaves - 2 tablespoons finely chopped
Green Chilli - 1 teaspoon finely chopped
Parmesan Cheese - ½ cup grated
Bread - 1 slice
Milk - 4 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Italian Seasoning - 1 teaspoon
FOR SAUCE:
Oil - 1 tablespoon
Garlic - 2 tablespoons chopped finely
Tomato Ketchup - ¼ cup
Vinegar - 2 tablespoons
Sugar - 2 tablespoons
Soy Sauce - 2 tsp
Water - ¼ cup
Instructions
Mix all ingredients for meatballs. Heat oil in a pan. Add meatballs and fry till golden. Remove to a plate.
In the same Kadai. Add in oil and saute some garlic.
Add in ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water.
Bring it to a boil and cook till syrupy.
Now add in meatball and mix well.
Serve it.
Notes
1) You can add any spices or herbs in the meatballs. It is your choice.
2) The garlic in the sauce is what makes this so tasty. So add as much garlic as possible.
3) You can make this and store it in the fridge for up to a week.
4) Adding sesame seeds will make this more appealing and adds a nice crunch.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 74 grams Calories: 150 Fat: 9g Saturated fat: 3g Carbohydrates: 2g Sodium: 500mg Protein: 13g
