Sweet & Spicy Chicken Meatballs With Broccoli

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine:
Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 374
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Ingredients
    For the Meatballs
  • 2 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg (large)
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (Use the code KATIE10 for 10% off almond flour at Prozis)
  • 4-5 green onions (diced finely)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (finely diced)
  • 2 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp ginger (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp sesame seed oil (to cook your meatballs in.)
    • For the Veggies
  • 4 cup broccoli (florets, chopped)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
    • For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp red chili paste (or more, depending on your spice level)
  • 1 tsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp ginger (minced)
  • 2-3 tbsp brown Swerve (or brown sugar substitute of choice)
  • 2 tbsp water (mixed with cornstarch to make a slurry)
  • 2 tbsp corn starch (mixed with water to make a slurry)
    • Optional
  • rice
  • cauliflower rice
  • cilantro
  • green onions
Instructions
  1. 1

    Whisk together sauce ingredients and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients. Form 36 1-inch meatballs.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine all of the meatball ingredients. Form 30 1” meatballs. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Heat up 1 tablespoon of sesame seed oil in a large wok. Cook the meatballs for about 10-12 minutes or until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.

  5. 5

    Add additional oil if needed and sauté your broccoli, about 4 minutes. Add the meatballs back in and pour in your sauce. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

  6. 6

    Serve over rice if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Serving Size 6 meatballs plus broccoli & sauce divided evenly among 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 374kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.2g35%
Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 175.8mg59%
Sodium 1003.2mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 10.3g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 2.6g
Protein 35.9g72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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