This recipe for Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs is great for a quick dinner or cook up a batch for meal prep. I recommend serving with brown rice and broccoli slaw on the side.
Servings: 5 (3 Meatballs) | Prep Time: 20 Min | Cook Time: 25 Min | Total Time: 45 Min
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INGREDIENTS
Meatballs
- 16 oz lean ground chicken (have a kitchenaid? Grind your own meat)
- 6 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 c. breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c. diced pineapple w/ juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 c. + 2 tbsp of Teriyaki Sauce (Ready made or see below)
- Optional garnish: green onion and sesame seeds
Teriyaki Glaze (Optional, can use ready made)
- 1/4 c. water
- 1/2 c. low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp aji-mirin
- 1/3 c. Swerve brown sugar
- 1- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1- 1/2 tsp minced ginger
- 1/2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp water
INSTRUCTIONS
Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and add 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- In a medium bowl combine meatball ingredients. Shape into 15 balls and add to baking dish. Cover meatballs with 1/2 c. sauce
- Bake uncovered, for 18-20 mins
Glaze
- Combine first six ingredients in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Add to saucepan. Simmer until thickened.
NOTES
Sauce recipe makes 1 c. Use additional for serving or save for later use.
Nutritional info below is for a serving of 3 meatballs.
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Weight Watchers: 5 Points
To keep it low points, serve with broccoli slaw and cauliflower rice.
Make it 2 Points: Replace the store bought ground chicken with boneless skinless chicken breasts and grind them with a Kitchen Aid attachment or a food processor
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Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 16 oz lean ground chicken
- 6 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup diced pineapple with juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Teriyaki sauce ready made or see below
- optional garnish: green onions and sesame seeds
Teriyaki Glaze (Optional, can use ready made)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp aji-mirin
- 1/3 cup Swerve brown sugar
- 1-1/2 tsp garlic minced
- 1-1/2 tsp ginger minced
- 1/2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400° F.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and add 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- In a medium bowl combine meatball ingredients. Shape into 15 balls and add to baking dish. Cover meatballs with 1/2 c. sauce
- Bake uncovered, for 18-20 mins
Glaze
- Combine first six ingredients in a saucepan on medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Add to saucepan. Simmer until thickened.NOTE: Sauce recipe makes 1 c. Use additional for serving or save for later use.