Ginger-Infused Chicken Meatballs
Ginger-Infused Chicken Meatballs deliver juicy bites of tender chicken lifted by fresh ginger, scallions, and a hint of garlic. Soy sauce and toasted sesame oil add a warm, umami depth that balances the aromatic heat. Serve these flavorful meatballs for a weeknight dinner with rice and greens or as a party appetizer with a tangy dipping sauce.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger-Infused Chicken Meatballs, 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 12
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, ginger, minced scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and kosher salt.
- 3
Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 4
Brush the meatballs with canola oil. Bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 13 minutes. Transfer to a platter.
- Calories 371.96 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 27.28 g Good Source 55%
- Carbohydrate 28.9 g 11%
- Total Fat 14.34 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 2.65 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 149.21 mg High 50%
- Sodium 1335.92 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 10.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.22 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 39.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 14.31 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 3.69 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Ginger Infused Chicken Meatballs is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Canola Oil, Eggs, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 371.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger-Infused Chicken Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Canola Oil, Eggs, Fresh Ginger, Ground Chicken. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ginger-Infused Chicken Meatballs?
- About 40 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 371.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger-Infused Chicken Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ginger-Infused Chicken Meatballs healthy?
- Ginger-Infused Chicken Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 371.96 calories and 27.28 g of protein, or 55% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1335.92 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.65 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, 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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