Sriracha Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Sriracha Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Prep Time:5 minutes Cook Time:25 minutes Total Time:30 minutes Servings: 6

Tasty chicken and pineapple meatballs in a pineapple teriyaki sauce spiked with sriracha chili sauce!

ingredients

For the teriyaki sauce:

·          1/4 cup soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free)

·          1/4 cup pineapple juice

·          1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

·          2 tablespoons honey

·          1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste)

·          2 teaspoons cornstarch

For the meatballs:

·          1 pound ground chicken

·          1 large egg

·          1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)

·          1/4 cup crushed pineapple, juices drained

·          1/4 cup green onion, finely sliced

·          2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce (see above)

·          2 teaspoons garlic, chopped

·          2 teaspoons ginger, grated

directions

For the teriyaki sauce:

1.    Mix all of the ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar melts and the sauce thickens a bit, about 3-5 minutes.

For the meatballs:

2.    Mix all of the ingredients, roll into 1-2 tablespoon balls, place on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400F/200C oven until cooked and lightly golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

3.    Toss the meatballs in teriyaki sauce and enjoy!

Source http://www.slimmingeats.com

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