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Ginger-Chicken Meatballs with Chinese Broccoli

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Yossy Arefi

For this meatball recipe, ground chicken is leaner than other meats, but less fat doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor—these meatballs are loaded with aromatics like scallions, ginger and garlic, and served alongside delicious Chinese broccoli.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, finely grated
1 lb ground chicken
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
4 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 bunch Chinese broccoli, chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using your hands or a rubber spatula, gently mix garlic, chicken, soy sauce, ginger, 4 scallions, and ½ cup broth in a medium bowl just to combine. Scooping out by the tablespoonful, form mixture into 1”-diameter meatballs.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

    Step 3

    Combine broccoli and red pepper flakes in same skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat until broccoli is bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add meatballs and remaining 1½ cups broth. Bring broth to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until meatballs are cooked through and broccoli is tender, 5–8 minutes. Serve sprinkled with more scallions.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 270
Fat (g) 17
Saturated Fat (g) 3.5
Cholesterol (mg) 100
Carbohydrates (g) 8
Dietary Fiber (g)  4
Total Sugars (g) 1
Protein (g) 25
Sodium (mg) 620

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