Ingredients
– 1 pound ground chicken
– 1/2 cup bread crumbs
– 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 egg, beaten
– 1 teaspoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– 1/2 cup General Tso’s sauce
– Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
– Additional green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating General’s Chicken Meatballs is a straightforward process that anyone can follow. These easy steps will guide you in making this incredible dish:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, green onions, garlic, ginger, beaten egg, soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until everything is well combined.
3. Form Meatballs: Using your hands, form small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
5. Prepare Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, heat General Tso’s sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed.
6. Coat Meatballs: Once the meatballs are done baking, carefully toss them in the warm General Tso’s sauce until they are fully coated.
7. Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and additional green onions on top for an appealing finish.
8. Serve: Transfer the coated meatballs to a serving dish and prepare for a delicious meal!
Following these steps will lead you to a plate full of General’s Chicken Meatballs that are both visually appealing and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 24g