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Home » Appetizers » Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Created: January 16, 2017 Updated: July 15, 2022 by Lyuba Brooke 21 Comments

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 Easy, one-pan meatballs that are made in 30 minutes. These juicy Chicken Meatballs are easily made on stove top with homemade Honey Garlic Teriyaki Sauce.

Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs on a bowl

TERIYAKI CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Show of hands, who thinks that meatballs are THE BEST party food?

Alright, let’s go through some of the classics that you usually find at parties. There are wings, nachos, burgers, sandwiches, meatballs, and dips. These seem to be the most popular finger foods and snacks that are found at parties, not counting chips of course. When planning my game day parties, I made sure to include 2 or 3 of those and especially the meatballs.

My classic meatballs are very popular at every party I’ve ever served them and boys LOVE my Taco Waffle Fries Nachos while watching a game. When it comes to dips, I am quite a sucker for a nice Queso Dip or any gooey Cheese Dip myself.

Taking all those amazing party foods in consideration, I still think that a party is not complete without some meatballs. It’s just such an easy dish to prepare and I don’t know a single person who can say “no” to some delicious meatballs. So for your next party, *cough* Super Bowl *cough*, make sure to make some of these Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken meatballs because they are BURSTING with flavor!

Or, don’t even wait for the next party, make some for dinner tonight and serve it with some fluffy rice and crispy green beans!

PIN IT if you LOVE IT!

Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs with toothpicks

HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN MEATBALLS GLUTEN FREE

This recipe can easily be made gluten free. When preparing the meatballs, use bread crumbs that are gluten free. Be careful when buying ground chicken, check the ingredients and make sure that there is only chicken and no other additives.

There are brands that add rosemary and vinegar (and other ingredients) to their grown chicken and that ground chicken is not gluten free. When picking out the soy sauce, use the one that is marked gluten free.

Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs with toothpicks them on a white serving tray

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Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

These juicy Chicken Meatballs are easily made on stove top with homemade Honey Garlic Teriyaki Sauce.
3.65 from 17 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 (18-20 meatballs)
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Chicken Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 small yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • Salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp chopped chives
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking

Teriyaki Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3/4 low sodium soy sauce*
  • 1/4 cup low sodium chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients for chicken meatballs in a mixing bowl and mix well, until all evenly combined.
  • Preheat a medium cooking pan over medium pan.
  • Roll meatballs that are about 1-inch in diameter. Add vegetable oil to the pan and add meatballs. Cook meatballs, covered, for about 7 minutes and turn them over. Keep cooking the meatballs uncovered until almost done but not completely.
  • Whisk all ingredients for teriyaki sauce in a bowl and add the sauce to the pan with meatballs.
  • Cook until the meatball are done.
  • Take out meatballs and set aside.
  • Simmer the sauce until some liquid is reduced.
  • Mix meatballs with the teriyaki sauce.

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Notes

*Soy Sauce Notes:
To lower the saltiness: use low sodium soy sauce. If using regular soy sauce and not low sodium soy sauce, use 1/2 cup soy sauce and 1/2 cup low sodium chicken stock (often labeled "no salt added"). Regular soy sauce is much more salty than low sodium.
You can also increase the amount if honey to 1/2 cup if you wish.
If you feel like the low-sodium soy sauce is still too salty, you can always dilute it with a couple tablespoons of unsalted chicken broth!
**Gluten-Free Notes:
To make these meatballs gluten free, use gluten free bread crumbs and use gluten free soy sauce. Gluten free soy sauce is as salty as regular soy sauce, so use 1/2 cup GF soy sauce and 1/2 cup chicken stock.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 464mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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collage photo top phot is Honey Garlic Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs in a bowl and the bottom photo is meatballs with toothpicks on serving plate

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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Kellee Walters says

    April 10, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    Can you use frozen meatballs instead?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      April 13, 2021 at 9:34 am

      Hi Kellee,

      Yes, you can but you will need to thaw them out first. I hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  2. Chelsea says

    April 18, 2020 at 5:31 am

    how many meatballs is the nutritional facts based off of?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      April 20, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      Hi Chelsea,

      It is about 6 servings depending on how big you make them so that should give you an idea of how many are in each serving but I believe it was 3 or 4 meatballs.

      Reply
  3. Dee in NH says

    January 4, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    4 stars
    Love this recipe! Mine are not as pretty as yours. But man they taste good!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 7, 2020 at 9:23 am

      Awe, Thank you, Dee!

      Reply
  4. Linda says

    December 8, 2019 at 8:54 am

    These are delicious!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 9, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      Thank you, Linda!

      Reply
  5. Kat says

    April 2, 2019 at 9:34 am

    What can I use as an egg replacement?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      April 24, 2019 at 4:14 pm

      Sorry for the late response. The egg is used as a binder to hold the meatballs together. Instead you could soak a slice of bread in milk, then squeeze out most the milk and use that to mash into the meatballs, making sure to mix very well. You could also you a tablespoon or two of mayo. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  6. Caroline says

    October 24, 2018 at 5:57 am

    Hi
    Is it possible to assemble this dish completly cooked and then freeze it
    Thank you.lm looking for shicken and fish dishes to cook and freexe

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 29, 2018 at 10:42 am

      Hi Caroline!
      I would recommend freezing meatballs separately from the sauce.
      You can find some tips for freezing meatballs here: https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/how-to-freezing-meatballs/
      The sauce it quite easy to make so you can make it in a few minutes when needed. If you absolutely want to prepare it ahead of time, you can prepare it and freeze it in a separate freezer bag. Thaw the sauce and the meatballs in the fridge and then reheat them together in the pan, that way meatballs cook a little bit in the sauce.
      I hope this helps!

      Reply
  7. Lisa Jones says

    June 10, 2018 at 7:49 am

    How many meatballs does this recipe make? I see where it says it makes 18 to 20 servings. How many in a serving?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      July 10, 2018 at 1:40 pm

      Hi Lisa!
      The new recipe software actually made it look like it’s servings on some of my old recipes instead of amount. It does make 18-20 meatballs. You can always make the meatballs a little bigger or a little smaller or even double the recipe.
      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Rajeev says

    March 30, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    5 stars
    Hi,

    Great recipe indeed. Thanks for a delicious meal. 🙂

    Love.

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      April 25, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Thanks, Rajeev!

      Reply
  9. Nicole says

    January 15, 2018 at 11:59 am

    Can you bake the meatballs instead? If so, what temperature would you suggest?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 18, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      Hi Nicole! So sorry about the late response.
      You can definitely bake them You can bake them until half way done, drain off the juice, and then add sauce and bake with sauce the rest of the way.
      You can bake them at 350.
      I have a baked meatball recipe right here is you want to take a look:https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/2015/07/roasted-garlic-rosemary-baked-meatballs.html

      Reply
  10. Val Birr says

    January 17, 2017 at 10:14 am

    Is that 3/4 “CUP” of soy sauce?

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      January 19, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      Hi Val Birr! Yes, that is 3/4 cup soy sauce.
      I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
    • Hilary says

      September 14, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      2 stars
      It definitely shouldn’t have been. I used 3/4 cup of soya sauce and I’ve been so sick ever since I ate! Absolutely disgusting lol

      Reply

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