Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli Recipe

Name: Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cups Chopped Onions; 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger; 1 teaspoon Grated Garlic; 1 head Broccoli Florets; 2 Tablespoons Oyster/mushroom Flavored Oriental Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Chinese Rice Cooking Wine; ⅓ cups Chicken Broth; Optional Garnishes: Chopped Scallions Or Cilantro; 1/2 pounds Ground Meat Of Choice (I Used Chicken For This Recipe, Thus The Title); 1 Tablespoon Grated Ginger; 2 stalks Chopped Scallions; 1 whole Green Chili, Minced; 1 teaspoon Corn Flour; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper

Servings: persons

⅓ cups Chopped Onions
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
1 teaspoon Grated Garlic
1 head Broccoli Florets
2 Tablespoons Oyster/mushroom Flavored Oriental Sauce
2 Tablespoons Chinese Rice Cooking Wine
⅓ cups Chicken Broth
Optional Garnishes: Chopped Scallions Or Cilantro
1/2 pounds Ground Meat Of Choice (I Used Chicken For This Recipe, Thus The Title)
1 Tablespoon Grated Ginger
2 stalks Chopped Scallions
1 whole Green Chili, Minced
1 teaspoon Corn Flour
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
1 pinch Salt And Pepper

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Mix together the meatball ingredients in a bowl.
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Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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With 2 teaspoons (or a melon baller) shape the meatballs into your preferred size.
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Heat a non-stick skillet to medium high with some cooking oil.
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Add meatballs and sear over medium-high heat till golden.
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Do not overcrowd pan with meatballs cook in multiple batches is needed.
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Remove meatballs to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess grease.
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Skim out some of the oil from the same skillet and start assembling the dish.
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Add chopped onions, grated ginger and garlic.
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Fry over medium heat till fragrant.
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Throw in broccoli florets and the oyster/mushroom sauce.
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Fry for 2 minutes.
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Return the meatballs into the skillet, add some rice cooking wine and chicken broth.
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Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Garnish: with chopped scallions or cilantro.
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Serving suggestions: Serve hot over rice, rice stick noodles or just as a main course.
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Note: The rice cooking wine and soy sauce have salt and seasonings in them.
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So you may not need to add additional salt.
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Sprinkle some if need be.
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After adding broccoli, do not overcook it.
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A little al-dente retains the color and taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cups Chopped Onions, 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger, 1 teaspoon Grated Garlic, 1 head Broccoli Florets, and more.

Yes, Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli 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!

Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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