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Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls

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These Sesame Chicken Meatball Bowls are a flavorful and healthy meal featuring tender chicken meatballs glazed in a sticky sesame sauce, served over rice and vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs or Panko
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha (optional)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
  • 4 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice
  • 2 cups steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, gluten-free breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake meatballs for 15–18 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  5. While meatballs bake, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, Sriracha, and cornstarch slurry in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Cook sauce, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  7. Transfer baked meatballs to the saucepan and toss to coat evenly in the sesame sauce.
  8. Divide rice between four bowls. Top with steamed broccoli, julienned carrot, and glazed meatballs.
  9. Garnish bowls with extra sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Make ahead: Refrigerate cooked meatballs and sauce separately for up to 3 days.
  • Alternative cooking method: Pan-sear meatballs over medium heat instead of baking.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less Sriracha.
  • Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a lower-carb option.

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