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a stainless steal pan filled with chicken meatballs glazed in teriyaki sauce and topped with chopped scallions on a grey background
5 from 2 votes

Baked Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

These incredibly moist baked chicken meatballs are bursting with flavor from the combination of ginger, garlic, carrots, and green onions stuffed inside. They're then generously coated in a sticky-sweet homemade teriyaki sauce that adds depth and richness to every bite. This comforting twist on a classic dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, offering a satisfying meal that's both delicious and easy to prepare. Plus, with a quick cooking time of just 45 minutes, they're a convenient option for busy evenings.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
15 meatballs

Ingredients

Chicken Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 large carrot grated (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1 bunch Green onion/scallion (1 tbsp minced white stem, 2 tbsp chopped green stem + more for garnish)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • ¼ tsp kosher Salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black Pepper

Teriyaki sauce

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Instructions

Making chicken meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • In a large bowl combine all of the meatball ingredients: 1 lb Ground chicken, 1 egg, 1 tsp grated ginger, ⅓ cup grated carrot, 1 tbsp minced white green onion, 2 tbsp chopped tops of green onion, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp tamari, 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tsp fish sauce, ¼ tsp kosher Salt, and ¼ tsp ground black Pepper. Using your hands, mix all of the ingredients together until evenly dispersed throughout the chicken.
  • Grease a half sheet pan with cooking spray. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop into your hand, roll into a 1 inch ball, then place onto a sheet pan. Repeat with remaining meatball mixture, ensuring there is space in between each meatball on the pan.
  • Roast meatballs for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature is 165°F. While the meatballs are baking, make the teriyaki sauce below.
  • Once the meatballs are done, add them to a pan or a bowl and pour the teriyaki sauce over the top and toss them in the sauce until fully coated.
  • Garnish with additional green onion and serve as is or over rice. Enjoy!

Making homemade teriyaki sauce

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add in: ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup mirin, ¼ cup sake, 1 tsp ginger, and 1 tsp garlic. Mix and bring to a light simmer. Allow to simmer for 3 minutes.
  • In a small bowl add 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp water, whisk together to make a slurry.
  • Reduce heat to low and whisk in the slurry. Whisk for 30 seconds until thickened. Remove from heat.

Notes

  • If the meatballs are not holding their shape, you can add another tablespoon of panko bread crumbs. The meatball mixture will be softer and more sticky than a traditional beef meatball when rolling, they will firm when cooking.
  • If you do not have cooking spray you can rub olive oil onto the pan or use parchment paper below the meatballs.
  • Homemade teriyaki sauce is easy to make, but if you’re in a pinch you can use store bought.
  • When prepping the ingredients, grate the ginger and mince the garlic for both the meatballs and teriyaki sauce at the same time.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 4meatballs, Calories: 80kcal (4%), Carbohydrates: 7g (2%), Protein: 6g (12%), Fat: 3g (5%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.02g, Cholesterol: 38mg (13%), Sodium: 163mg (7%), Potassium: 175mg (5%), Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 5g (6%), Vitamin A: 24IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 9mg (1%), Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
© Author: Stephanie