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Chicken Meatballs with Ginger and Miso

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These flavor-packed meatballs are delicious whether poached (like in our Sumo Stew (Chanko Nabe) with Shrimp, Meatballs, and Bok Choy), grilled, or baked.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    40 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 20 meatballs

Ingredients

3/4 pound ground chicken
1 large egg
1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), or fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons sliced scallions
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons white miso paste
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

If grilling:

Soy dipping sauce (such as Soy-Lime Dipping Sauce)
Vegetable oil (for grill)

If poaching:

4 cups chicken broth or water
Kosher salt

If baking:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine chicken, egg, panko, scallions, soy sauce, miso paste, ginger, and salt in a large bowl. Using your hands, roll mixture into 1" balls, packing firmly. Transfer balls to a rimmed baking sheet or large plate.

  2. For grilling:

    Step 2

    Divide soy dipping sauce between 2 bowls (half for serving and half for brushing meatballs while cooking). If using wooden skewers, soak 15 minutes. Thread 2 skewers through each meatball, with 2–3 meatballs per pair of skewers.

  3. For poaching:

    Step 3

    Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a large pot over medium-low heat; season with salt. Add meatballs and cook, covered, until cooked through, about 15 minutes.

  4. For baking:

    Step 4

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Grease a glass or metal baking dish with oil.

    Step 5

    Roll meatballs in oil until coated. Roast until meatballs are firm and cooked through (a meat thermometer inserted into the center should read 165°F), about 15 minutes.

    Step 6

    Let meatballs cool 5 minutes in baking dish before serving.

  5. Do Ahead

    Step 7

    Meatballs can be formed, but not cooked, 1 day ahead. Wrap tightly in plastic and chill.

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