Easy Asian Style Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli and Rice

If you're looking for a fresh, flavorful, and easy dinner that doubles as perfect meal prep, these Asian style chicken meatballs with broccoli and rice are a must-try. Juicy ground chicken meatballs baked on a sheet pan, paired with tender roasted broccoli, and finished with a delicious teriyaki-style sauce! It's a great way to get a balanced, satisfying meal on the table fast.

These Asian style chicken meatballs are an easy meatball recipe you'll keep coming back to. Whether it's for meal prep, a quick dinner, or something different from last night's meal, this dish delivers every time.

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Ingredients

• Rice of choice - The perfect base; use white, brown, or even rice noodles.
• Ground chicken - Lean and tender, perfect for juicy meatballs.
• Garlic & fresh ginger - Adds bold, aromatic flavor.
• Green onions - Fresh, mild onion flavor that brightens the dish.
• Almond flour - Helps bind the meatball mixture while keeping it gluten-free.
• Egg - Binds everything together.
• Shredded carrots - Adds moisture and a subtle sweetness.
• Sesame seeds - Light crunch and nutty flavor.
• Salt & black pepper - For more flavor
• Garlic powder - Adds savory flavor
• Broccoli florets - Roasts beautifully with slightly crispy edges.
• Avocado oil spray - Helps with roasting and browning.
• Sesame seeds - Adds texture and flavor.
• Teriyaki sauce - Sweet and savory sauce that ties everything together.
• Red pepper flakes (optional) - Adds heat.
  

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Instructions

1. Cook the Rice - Prepare your rice according to package instructions and set aside.

2. Preheat the Oven -Preheat oven to 425°F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper.

3. Make the Meatball Mixture - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, green onions, almond flour, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger, shredded carrots, and sesame seeds. Mix until just combined.

4. Form the Meatballs - Roll into 24 evenly sized meatballs and place on one sheet pan. Use a large cookie scoop to help with this process.

5. Prepare the Broccoli - Spread broccoli on the second sheet pan. Spray with avocado oil and season with salt, pepper, and sesame seeds.

6. Bake - Bake both pans for 12-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and broccoli is tender with slightly crispy edges.

7. Add the Sauce -Drizzle teriyaki sauce over meatballs and broccoli. Return to oven for 3 minutes to warm the sauce.

8. Serve -Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.

Substitutions

• Ground chicken: Swap for ground turkey or even ground pork for richer flavor.
• Almond flour: Use breadcrumbs or panko (not gluten-free) or oat flour as an alternative.
• Egg: Use a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed + 2.5 tablespoon water) for an egg-free option.
• Broccoli: Substitute with green beans, snap peas, or bell peppers.
• Teriyaki sauce: Use a homemade version with soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and a touch of honey.
• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free teriyaki sauce or coconut aminos instead of regular soy sauce and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
• Dairy-Free: This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
• Vegetarian: Swap meatballs for tofu, tempeh, or plant-based meatballs and keep everything else the same.

Variations

• Spice & Heat - Add sriracha or hot sauce to the sauce ingredients for a spicy kick.
• Citrus Twist - Add a splash of lime juice for brightness.
• Low-Carb Option - Serve with cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
• Teriyaki Upgrade - Use homemade teriyaki sauce with sesame oil and rice wine vinegar for deeper flavor.
• Noodle Bowl - Swap rice for rice noodles for a fun twist.

Equipment

• Large bowl
• Baking sheet / sheet pan
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop (optional)
• Knife & cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons

Storage

• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Perfect for meal prep , portion with rice and broccoli into containers.
• Reheat in the microwave or on low heat in a skillet.
• Freeze meatballs separately for up to 2 months.

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Easy Asian Style Chicken Meatballs with Broccoli and Rice

Asian style chicken meatballs with broccoli and rice. Easy, healthy meal prep dinner with bold flavors and simple ingredients!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 32 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Dinner

Servings 4

Calories 654 kcal

Equipment

• Large bowl
• Baking sheet / sheet pan
• Parchment paper
• Cookie scoop (optional)
• Knife & cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb ground chicken
• 3 large garlic cloves minced
• 3 green onions finely minced
• ½ cup almond flour
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 large head broccoli cut into florets
• Avocado oil spray
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 cup Teriyaki sauce choose lower sugar option if available
• red pepper flakes optional
• sesame seeds optional
• 1.5 cups jasmine rice dry

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Instructions

 

• Cook the Rice-Prepare your rice according to package instructions and set aside.
• Preheat the Oven- Preheat oven to 425°F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
• Make the Meatball Mixture- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, green onions, almond flour, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger, shredded carrots, and sesame seeds. Mix until just combined.
• Form the Meatballs- Roll into 20-24 evenly sized meatballs and place on one sheet pan. Use a large cookie scoop to help.
• Prepare the Broccoli- Spread broccoli on the second sheet pan. Spray with avocado oil and season with salt, pepper, and sesame seeds.
• Bake- Bake both pans for 12-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and broccoli is tender with slightly crispy edges.
• Add the Sauce- Drizzle teriyaki sauce over meatballs and broccoli. Return to oven for 3 minutes to warm the sauce.
• Serve- Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 654kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 39gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 3355mgPotassium: 1482mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 6442IUVitamin C: 140mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 5mg

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Food Safety

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw chicken
• Wash hands after touching raw chicken
• Cook Chicken to minimum temperature of 165 F.
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.