published Feb 23, 2024 We usually think of meatballs as heavy and greasy. Cast those thoughts aside with these lemon chicken meatballs! Seasoned and simmered in bright and herbal flavors, these Chinese chicken meatballs are made with lean protein and made with no added oil or butter. This is because they’re steamed — not pan-friend, oven-baked, or slow-cooked — and this helps them retain a ton of moisture. It’s the same process used to make Chinese steamed chicken. Actually, these two recipes have a lot of similarities. Take a look next time you need a recipe for chicken breasts or thighs! The sauce for both is what does it me, so good!
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Skillet – Use a non-stick skillet with a lid to steam the meatballs. Medium Cookie Scoop – Overhandling the ground meat can lead to dry chicken meatballs. Avoid this by using a cookie scoop to shape them, rather than rolling and shaping too much with your hands.
Storing and Reheating
Store the lemon chicken meatballs, sauce and all, in an airtight container. Refrigerate and consume within 4 days. To reheat, put everything back in a saucepan and simmer on low heat until the meatballs are warmed through. You can also reheat, covered, in the microwave in 30-second bursts until warm. Love this recipe? Share it with the world on Pinterest.
