Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls
Enjoy flavorful baked chicken meatballs and roasted broccoli, tossed in a sweet and spicy sesame sauce. Serve over rice for an easy, balanced meal!
Print Pin Servings: 4
Calories: 477kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs & Bowls
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp chili garlic sauce (e.g., sambal oelek)
- 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
Sesame Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1½ tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water (slurry)
Instructions
Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Make the Meatballs:
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, panko, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, ginger, garlic, green onions, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Add ground chicken and mix until just combined.
- Form into small meatballs (about 1 tablespoon each) and place on one side of the baking sheet.
Prepare the Broccoli:
- On the other side of the baking sheet, toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread into a single layer.
Bake:
- Bake for 15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and broccoli is tender.
Make the Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, whisk together all sauce ingredients except the cornstarch slurry.
- Bring to a boil, then stir in the slurry. Cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
Coat the Meatballs:
- Add baked meatballs to the saucepan and toss until fully coated.
Assemble the Bowls:
- Divide cooked brown rice into bowls.
- Top with meatballs and broccoli.
- Drizzle with extra sauce and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 877mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g
