Irresistibly Tender General Tso Chicken Meatballs – Regular & Low Carb
Experience a flavor explosion with these General Tso Chicken Meatballs, available in both regular and low carb options.
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Servings: 4 meatballs
Calories: 320kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- large bowl
- small saucepan
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Chicken Substitute with ground turkey if desired.
- 1 large Egg No substitutes recommended.
- 1 cup Bread Crumbs Or crushed pork rinds, swap with almond flour for keto.
- 1 tbsp Ground Ginger Adjust amount if using fresh ginger.
- 1 tsp Chili Flakes Adjust quantity for less heat.
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
- 1 tsp Onion Powder No substitutions needed.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 cup Teriyaki Sauce Use a homemade low carb sweet sauce for a healthier option.
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Butter Olive oil is a great dairy-free substitute.
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Or low carb sweetener like Stevia or erythritol.
- 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce Optional; omit based on spice tolerance.
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your meatballs cook evenly and achieve that delicious golden brown color you’re looking for.
- Combine ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, ground ginger, chili flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix everything together until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into 2-3 inch meatballs using your hands or a scoop.
- Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prepare the sauce by combining teriyaki sauce, water, melted butter, ginger, garlic powder, chili flakes, brown sugar or low carb sweetener, salt, pepper, and Sriracha in a small saucepan.
- Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the mixture simmers.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the simmering sauce until they're well-coated and glistening.
Notes
For extra flavor, toss with fresh sauce after reheating. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a delightful crunchy garnish.
Nutrition
Serving: 2meatballs | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg