Description
These Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs are bursting with flavor from fish sauce, lemongrass, and fresh herbs. Baked to perfection, these juicy meatballs are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional beef meatballs.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3 tbls fish sauce
- 1/2 small onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 stalk lemongrass, tender white inside part only, minced
- 3–4 tbls chopped cilantro
- 1 tbls chopped mint
- 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Few grinds of fresh black pepper
Coating:
- Granulated sugar for rolling the meatballs, about 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Mix the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken with all the ingredients except the sugar. Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
- Shape the Meatballs: With slightly damp hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. Place them on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat and Bake: Roll each meatball in granulated sugar, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally for even browning.
Notes
- You can serve these meatballs with a dipping sauce made from additional fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili for a flavor boost.
- Feel free to customize the herbs in the meatballs based on your preferences, such as adding more mint or cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Vietnamese, Chicken Meatballs, Fish Sauce, Lemongrass, Healthy
