Description
These Sticky Gochujang Chicken Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and coated in a sweet, spicy, and savory Korean-inspired glaze. Served with scallions and sesame seeds, they make a perfect appetizer or weeknight dinner with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 scallions, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- For the sauce:
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form into 1-inch meatballs using your hands or a small scoop.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (about 8–10 minutes).
- Remove meatballs and set aside. Wipe out any excess oil from the pan.
- In the same pan, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add meatballs back to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
- Garnish with extra scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochujang for more or less spice.
- Use ground turkey or pork as a substitute for chicken if preferred.
- Great served over jasmine rice or in lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: gochujang meatballs, Korean chicken meatballs, spicy meatballs, sticky chicken, easy Asian recipes