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Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs

This simple recipe uses ground chicken and a variety of seasonings to create flavorful meatballs that are perfect for dipping in a tangy sauce. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer or as part of a main course, these Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs are sure to be a hit!

A plate full of Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs and a wooden bowl with dipping sauce.

Heck, you could even serve them on Valentine’s Day if you wish, they are super easy to make. Just mix, scoop and bake…that’s it!

A large plate filled with Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs and a side of dipping sauce in a small wooden bowl.

How to make Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs

Preheat oven to 400° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liner. Set aside.

Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.

Ground chicken, green onions, cilantro, sesame oil, ginger and pepper in  a large glass bowl.

Scoop the mixture with a medium scoop to form 1.5-inch balls.

A portion of the chicken meatball mixture in a stainless steel cookie scoop.

Line the meatballs up on the prepared baking sheets. Twenty on the first sheet, and 16 to 20 on the second. (more on that in a minute)

Twenty Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake for 15 minutes, until starting to brown and internal temperature reaches 15 degrees.

How to make the Asian Dipping Sauce

Pour the soy sauce, fish sauce and sweetener into a saucepan. Heat until sweetener dissolves.

Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining ingredients.

Asian Dipping Sauce mixed with a fork in a small white bowl.

Serve the meatballs with the dipping sauce and appetizer sticks and everyone is happy.

Five Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs piled on a small wooden plate with a toothpick sticking out of the top.

Recipe Tips & Tricks

  • I was trying to create 40 meatballs to keep the math simple – 40 divided by 8 servings = 5 meatballs per person. I was not careful enough with my scooping and ended up with 36 this time. So between 36 and 40 can be expected.
  • The dipping sauce can be whisked together in a small bowl as shown above however, the sweetener will not dissolve completely. The sauce can be heated in the microwave if you prefer.
  • Use fresh ginger for optimal flavor. Dried just doesn’t have the same zing.
  • Serve with Cauliflower Rice, Fried Cauliflower Rice (minus the ham) or Keto Coleslaw as a full meal.

How to store Asian Chicken Meatballs

Cool your meatballs completely, then place is a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can toss them in the sauce ahead of time, or store them separately.

Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds and serve.

Can you freeze Asian Chicken Meatballs?

Yes! Cool the meatballs completely, then place on a baking sheet and into the freezer until frozen. Remove from the baking sheet and place in freezer storage bags or containers for up to one month. Freeze the sauce separately.

Remove from freezer and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

More delicious keto appetizer recipes

Enjoy!!

Five Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs piled on a small wooden plate with a toothpick sticking out of the top.

Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs

Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs are the perfect appetizer, game day food or fun dinner option that has it's own dipping sauce and everyone will love!
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: chicken meatball recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 210kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground chicken can substitute turkey, pork or beef
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic mined
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • .25 teaspoon course ground black pepper

For the Dipping Sauce

  • .33 cup tamari or gluten-free soy sauce substitute coconut aminos if desired
  • .25 cup fish sauce I use Red Boat
  • .25 cup brown sugar sweetener I used Swerve
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon green onions thinly sliced or chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons chili-garlic paste or more to taste

Instructions

For the Meatballs

  • Preheat oven to 400° F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liner. Set aside.
  • Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Scoop the mixture with a medium cookie scoop to form 1.5-inch balls.
  • Line the meatballs up on the prepared baking sheets. Twenty on the first sheet, and 16 to 20 on the second.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, until starting to brown and internal temperature reaches 15 degrees.

For the Dipping Sauce

  • Pour the soy sauce, fish sauce and sweetener into a saucepan. Heat until sweetener dissolves.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve the meatballs with the dipping sauce and appetizer sticks, or as a meal with cauliflower rice or choice of side dish.

Notes

  • I was trying to create 40 meatballs to keep the math simple – 40 divided by 8 servings = 5 meatballs per person. I was not careful enough with my scooping and ended up with 36 this time. So between 36 and 40 can be expected.
  • The dipping sauce can be whisked together in a small bowl as shown above however, the sweetener will not dissolve completely. The sauce can be heated in the microwave if you prefer.
  • Use fresh ginger for optimal flavor. Dried just doesn’t have the same zing.
  • Serve with Cauliflower RiceFried Cauliflower Rice (minus the ham) or Keto Coleslaw as a full meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 1469mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg

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