These Lemongrass Chicken Meatballs offer a burst of Asian flavors with a blend of lemongrass, cilantro, and ginger. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, they pair wonderfully with white wine.
Lemongrass Chicken Meatballs with Cilantro and Ginger
These Lemongrass Chicken Meatballs offer a burst of Asian flavors with a blend of lemongrass, cilantro, and ginger. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish, they pair wonderfully with white wine.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Frying pan
- Paper towels
- Measuring cups
- spatula
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon of Asian fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon of minced lemongrass white portion only
- 1 tablespoon of cilantro chopped
- ½ tablespoon of ginger minced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Sea salt and ground pepper to taste
- ¼ cup of grape seed oil
- 14 small lettuce leaves
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 2 limes cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a baking sheet and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, soy sauce, Asian fish sauce, minced lemongrass, chopped cilantro, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
- Season with sea salt and ground pepper, and mix well.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and pour in the grape seed oil, heating until shimmering.
- Add the meatballs to the pan and cook evenly on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
- Drain the meatballs on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Return the meatballs to the baking sheet and bake in the oven until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Season the meatballs with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Line a serving tray with small lettuce leaves and place the meatballs on top.
- Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and lime wedges.
- Serve immediately.
Notes & Wine Advice
Pair with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc or a dry Riesling to enhance the fresh, citrusy flavors of the lemongrass and lime.
Nutrition values
Calories: 150 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 10 g | Sugar: 1 g