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Chicken Meatball Bowl

This Chicken Meatball Bowl is simple to make and packs a punch of goodness for any weeknight meal. You could prepare the meatballs in advance or even cook and freeze them to have them ready for a fast meal when your evenings are busy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Asian dinner, chicken meatballs, meatball bowls, meatballs
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 535kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
  • 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

for the Bowls

  • 6 cups cooked basmati rice 2 cups uncooked
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 3 green onions chopped (green parts only)
  • Lemongrass Hoisin Sauce or your favorite flavor of Hoisin sauce
  • sesame seeds
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs in a medium bowl. Using your hands, mix the ingredients until thoroughly combined.
  • Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop or a rounded tablespoon, scoop the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet (recipe makes approximately 20 meatballs). Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Meatballs will be golden.
  • While the meatballs are cooking, assemble the bowls. Place a scoop of cooked rice into each bowl. Top with the veggies. Add the meatballs, then drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with green onions, sesame seeds, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 518mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g