Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

4 servings

45 minutes

Baked chicken meatballs teriyaki are an amazing combination of tender chicken mince, fragrant ginger, and sweet pineapple soaked in rich teriyaki sauce. Their taste is a harmony of sweetness, spiciness, and a hint of smokiness that creates a delightful gastronomic impression. Originating from Japan, teriyaki sauce has become popular worldwide, inspiring European cuisine to bold experiments. These meatballs are perfect for a cozy dinner or an exquisite reception and can be served with rice, vegetables, or fresh herbs. Sesame seeds add a textural crunch while the caramelized hue of the sauce makes the dish particularly appetizing. The simplicity of preparation and richness of flavor make it an excellent choice for lovers of Asian cuisine and culinary discoveries.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 415.1
• Proteins: 32g
• Fats: 12.8g
• Carbohydrates: 43.2g

Ingredients

• Soy sauce: 0.5 glass
• Milk: 0.3 glass
• Panko bread crumbs: 50 g
• Minced chicken: 500 g
• Garlic: 40 g
• Ginger: 2 tsp
• Green onions: 25 g
• Canned pineapple: 2 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Water: 0.3 glass
• Pineapple juice: 0.3 glass
• Brown sugar: 2 tbsp
• Cornstarch: 0.5 tsp
• Sesame seeds: 1 tbsp
• Teriyaki sauce: 300 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare meatballs: grease the baking tray or dish with oil.

2. In a small bowl, mix milk and panko crumbs and let it sit for 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 0.3 glass
   • Panko bread crumbs: 50 g

3. In a large bowl, mix the minced meat, chopped garlic, grated ginger, chopped green onion, soy sauce, crushed pineapple, pepper, and soaked breadcrumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced chicken: 500 g
   • Garlic: 40 g
   • Ginger: 2 teaspoons
   • Green onions: 25 g
   • Soy sauce: 0.5 glass
   • Canned pineapple: 2 pieces
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Thoroughly mix the ingredients by hand, then shape the resulting mince into balls. Place 2-3 tablespoons of meat in the patties.

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced chicken: 500 g

5. Place the meatballs in the prepared dish or on a baking sheet and bake for 12-17 minutes, until fully cooked.

6. While the meatballs are in the oven, prepare the sauce.

7. Sauce: in a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Pour this mixture into the teriyaki sauce and simmer until it thickens to a syrup-like consistency, about 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cornstarch: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Water: 0.3 glass
   • Teriyaki sauce: 300 ml

8. Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour sauce over them and sprinkle with sesame.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon