
Takeout who? These Orange Chicken Meatballs will beat any takeout order any day of the week. Orange chicken meatballs are a fun twist on classic meatballs. These flavorful orange chicken balls are bursting with orange flavor and Asian seasonings. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, or even as a party appetizer.
Meatballs
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup of panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 stalks of green onions (white and green part separated)
2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
2 tbsp of orange juice - just to keep the meatballs moist* (see note below)
2 tsp of grated ginger
Zest of 2 medium oranges (about 1 tbsp of zest)
1 tsp salt and black pepper
2 tbsp of grapeseed oil
2 cloves of smashed garlic
Sauce
Cornstarch slurry (3 tbsp of water, 1 tbsp of cornstarch)
Juice of 2 medium oranges (about 1/2 cup)
3 tbsp of kecap manis (sweet dark soy sauce)**
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp of honey
Pinch of salt and pepper
Optional: chili crunch or chili oil
Garnish
Green part of the green onion
*add 2 tbsp of the orange juice from the 1/2 cup of juice from the sauce. This helps keeps the meatballs moist. No one wants a dry ball.
Find it online: https://www.eatwithcarmen.com/orange-chicken-meatballs/