Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Orange Sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp orange zest
Broccoli
- 300 g broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Serving
- 250 g cooked rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, egg, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the chicken mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 tablespoons each, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the chicken meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the orange sauce. In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Set aside.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli florets until they are tender, about 3-5 minutes. Drain them and then sauté them in olive oil until slightly caramelized. Season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, place a portion of cooked rice on each plate, top with the baked chicken meatballs, and drizzle the orange sauce over the meatballs. Arrange the sautéed broccoli on the side.
- Garnish with extra orange zest or sliced green onions if desired.Enjoy your delicious orange chicken meatballs and broccoli on rice!
Nutrition Facts
Orange chicken meatballs and broccoli
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
494
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
148
mg
49
%
Sodium
1333
mg
58
%
Potassium
1092
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
31
g
62
%
Vitamin A
595
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
85
mg
103
%
Calcium
96
mg
10
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.