Sesame-Ginger Chicken Meatballs

By Cubby

Ingredients

• Canola oil, for brushing
• 1 pound ground chicken, preferably dark meat
• 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup minced scallions, plus thinly sliced scallions for garnish
• 3 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 large egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Asian chile sauce, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450° and brush a rimmed baking sheet with canola oil. In a large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients except the chile sauce. Form the mixture into 1 1/2 -inch balls and arrange on the baking sheet. Brush the meatballs with canola oil and bake for about 13 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the meatballs to a platter and serve with Asian chile sauce.