Grilled Chicken Meatballs
Grilled Chicken Meatballs get their juicy texture from a brief bake before hitting the grill, then shine with a glossy hoisin-ginger glaze that’s sweet, tangy, and lightly smoky. Each bite balances savory chicken, sesame, and soy with a hint of heat. Serve hot off the grill for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or as a crowd-pleasing skewer appetizer.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Chicken Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 17
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the chicken, sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, salt, pepper, cayenne, green onions, garlic, and bread crumbs to a bowl, and use a fork to gently but thoroughly mix everything together. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before shaping.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, and lightly grease the foil.
- 3
Divide the meatball mixture into 16 portions (about 2 rounded tablespoons each), and place them on the prepared pan. Using damp hands, roll each portion into a smooth meatball, and space them evenly on the baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. The meatballs will be just cooked through, and an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center will register 145 to 150 degrees F (63 to 66 degrees C).
- 5
Let cool; wrap and refrigerate until needed. These can be made the day before.
- 6
Preheat an outdoor grill, preferably charcoal, to medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Stir the ketchup, hoisin, fresh ginger, and rice vinegar together in a small bowl, and set aside.
- 7
Thread 4 meatballs onto each skewer, and grill until lightly charred and heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Turn over, and brush with the glaze. Turn back over so the brushed side is down, and let sear for about 30 seconds; meanwhile, brush the top with glaze.
- 8
Turn over once more and let sear for about 30 seconds; remove from the heat. Brush on more glaze after removing from the grill, as desired. Serve immediately.
- Calories 335.55 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 25.78 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 31.33 g 11%
- Total Fat 10.41 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.3 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.8 mg High 30%
- Sodium 496.28 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 6.35 g --
- Added Sugars 4.88 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 64.08 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.46 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 68.59 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.78 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 13.73 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Grilled Chicken Meatballs is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cayenne Pepper, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 335.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Chicken Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Garlic. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Chicken Meatballs?
- About 55 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 335.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Chicken Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Grilled Chicken Meatballs healthy?
- Grilled Chicken Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 335.55 calories and 25.78 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 496.28 mg (22% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.3 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.88 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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