Sesame Ginger Chicken Meatballs

Get ready to elevate weeknight dinners with these irresistible Sesame Ginger Chicken Meatballs! Juicy ground chicken is seasoned with fresh ginger, garlic, and green onions, then baked to golden perfection. But the real star? A glossy, sweet-and-savory sesame glaze that clings to each bite, topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for that extra crunch. Perfect as an appetizer, served over rice, or tossed into noodles, these meatballs bring restaurant-quality flavor straight to your kitchen with minimal effort. Let’s dive in and make dinner deliciously simple—and a little bit fancy.

The recipe can be found here.

Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, egg, sesame oil, soy sauce, and salt. Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.

Form the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.

Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned on the bottom.

While the meatballs bake, prepare the glaze. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, honey, and sesame oil to a saucepan. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water, then add it to the saucepan. Whisk until fully combined.

Heat the saucepan over medium heat, bringing the mixture to a boil while whisking constantly. Once the glaze thickens, reduce the heat to low and keep warm, whisking occasionally, until the meatballs are done.

Transfer the baked meatballs to a serving bowl. Pour the warm glaze over the top and gently toss to coat.

Serve immediately over white rice or cilantro lime rice, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onion. Enjoy!

The recipe can be found here.

These Sesame Ginger Chicken Meatballs are proof that flavorful, restaurant-worthy meals don’t have to be complicated. With a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and nutty notes, they’re sure to become a family favorite—whether served as an appetizer, over rice, or alongside your favorite noodles. Quick to make and impossible to resist, they’re a tasty reminder that weeknight dinners can be both simple and spectacular.

Happy Cooking!