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!
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!
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.
Scoop the mixture with a medium 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. (more on that in a minute)
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.
Serve the meatballs with the dipping sauce and appetizer sticks and everyone is happy.
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
- Chili Lime Chicken Wings (baked)
- Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
- Bacon Ranch Deviled Eggs
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings (baked)
Enjoy!!
Keto Asian Chicken Meatballs
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 Rice, Fried Cauliflower Rice (minus the ham) or Keto Coleslaw as a full meal.
