Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls
Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls feature juicy chicken meatballs coated in a glossy soy-garlic glaze with a hint of honey, balanced by crisp-tender vegetables and fluffy jasmine rice. The flavors are bright, savory-sweet, and aromatic from fresh ginger and sesame oil. Serve for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a make-ahead lunch that feels fresh and comforting.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 65 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, onion, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, sake, egg, panko, and green onions. Gently mix, shape into 1-inch meatballs, and place the meatballs on a parchment-lined tray.
- 2
For the sauce, whisk together 2 teaspoons light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch in a bowl; set aside.
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Using a spider or slotted spoon, carefully lower the chicken meatballs into the boiling water, working in batches if needed. Cook until the meatballs float to the top, 3 to 4 minutes, then remove them with a spider or slotted spoon.
- 4
Heat sesame oil in a wok. Add the chicken meatballs and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Pour the sauce into the wok. Add the mixed vegetables and toss to combine. Cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Place 1/2 cup cooked jasmine rice in each bowl or on each plate. Add the cooked vegetables and chicken meatballs. Serve immediately.
- Calories 727.61 kcal High 36%
- Protein 36.91 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 121.26 g 44%
- Total Fat 7.82 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 2.3 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.88 mg High 50%
- Sodium 548.55 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 6.86 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 10.31 g --
- Added Sugars 1.79 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 48.18 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 261.57 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 279.61 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 8.01 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Ginger Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cornstarch, Eggs, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 727.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls?
- It is a Chinese meatball recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls made of?
- The main ingredients are Cornstarch, Eggs, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 727.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls healthy?
- Ginger-Garlic Chicken Meatball Rice Bowls has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 727.61 calories and 36.91 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 548.55 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.3 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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