Asian Chicken Meatballs With Spicy Peanut Sauce

Name: Asian Chicken Meatballs With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1 can water chestnuts finely chopped; 1/2 onion finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic finely minced; 1/4 cup scallions sliced; 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs fine; 1 egg beaten; kosher salt; ground white pepper; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/4 hot water; 2 tablespoons honey; 4 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed; 1 teaspoon minced garlic finely; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; salt; white pepper

Servings: persons

1 pound ground chicken
1 can water chestnuts finely chopped
1/2 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely minced
1/4 cup scallions sliced
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs fine
1 egg beaten
kosher salt
ground white pepper
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 hot water
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice fresh squeezed
1 teaspoon minced garlic finely
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
salt
white pepper

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["Finely chop water chestnuts, onion, garlic, scallions and cilantro, and stir in ground chicken in a large mixing bowl.", "Add the rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger powder, red pepper flakes, and stir together well. Add the egg and breadcrumbs mixing meat mixture together well.", "Form the meatballs (about 16 large or 32 small) and place on the KitchenAid(R) Professional-Grade Nonstick Sheet Pans.", "Heat the KitchenAid(R) Copper Core 12"" Nonstick Skillet over medium-high heat and cook meatballs, turning a few times to cook evenly, for about 8-10 minutes until crispy and lightly browned. Drain on paper towels, and set aside. Alternatively you can bake the meatballs on the Nonstick Sheet Pans for 15 minutes on 425 degrees F.", "For spicy peanut sauce
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In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter and hot water until smooth and blended.", "Stir in honey, Sriracha, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, sesame seeds and season with white pepper and salt to taste. Serve with Asian Chicken Meatballs on large pieces of leaf lettuce, top with additional scallions and sesame seeds if desired."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground chicken, 1 can water chestnuts finely chopped, 1/2 onion finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic finely minced, and more.

Yes, Asian Chicken Meatballs With Spicy Peanut Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!