Best Cilantro Sesame Chicken Meatballs Recipes

CILANTRO CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• To assemble the meatballs, begin by combining all of the ingredients, except for the cooking fat and water, in a mixing bowl. Use your hands to make sure the ingredients are incorporated well with each other.
• Plug in your Instant Pot, pour the 1⁄4 cup cooking fat into the stainless steel basin and press the Sauté button.
• Shape your meatballs until they are a couple of inches in diameter and place them into the hot oil.
• Cook the meatballs on all sides until they begin to brown, around 5 minutes, and then press the Warm/Cancel button.
• Add the water to the bottom of the stainless bowl.
• Secure the lid to the IP, close of the pressure valve and press the Manual button.
• Now press the "-" button until the display reads 5 minutes. Allow the meatballs to cook.
• Once complete, quick-release the pressure valve and remove the lid once safe to do so. Transfer the meatballs to a towel-lined plate and serve warm.

CILANTRO CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN MANGO COCONUT SAUCE

Steps:

• First, make your mango coconut sauce. Add coconut milk, diced mango, and soy sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
• Next, form your meatballs. In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper. Use clean hands to mix and form into 16 golf ball sized meatballs.
• Place a large deep skillet over medium-high heat and add in sesame oil. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes total. You may need to do this in batches, depending on how many meatballs you can fit in your skillet without overcrowding them.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and add your mango coconut sauce to the pan with the meatballs. Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, remove lid and gently stir in the peas and red bell pepper. Simmer for 5 more minutes uncovered.
• Serve with brown rice, quinoa or with spiralized zucchini or sweet potato. There will be lots of sauce, which makes it delicious! Garnish with chopped honey-roasted peanuts, scallions, cilantro, and top with hot sauce if desired. Serves 4

ASIAN CHICKEN AND CILANTRO MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Make the Kaffir Lime Powder, if using:
• In the spice mill, grind the leaves to a fine powder. Store in the jar with the lid securely tightened at room temperature for up to 1 month. (Makes 2 tablespoons powder.)
• Make the soup:
• Cut the chicken into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. Spread the meat in a single layer on the baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 1 hour. The chicken should be stiff. (Freezing will help the food processor blade cut the meat cleanly rather than tearing or smearing it.)
• Place the cubes in the food processor and process for about 15 seconds, until the chicken is coarsely ground. Transfer the chicken to a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil and the remaining ingredients (except the stock), and use your hands to blend the mixture
• To prevent the mixture from sticking, wet your hands with cold water, then shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch (3 cm) balls, about the size of golf balls.
• In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart (1 l) water to a boil over high heat.
• Arrange the meatballs side by side in the steamer, cover, and place on top of the saucepan. Steam until cooked through, about 5 minutes (see page 15 for best tips on steaming techniques and equipment). In a skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs for a few minutes to create a crunchy, colorful exterior. Serve in the chicken stock or vegetable stock, and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

CILANTRO SESAME CHICKEN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Using a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients, then roll into individual meatballs. You should end up with about 20 1-1/2" thick balls.
• Place on a well oiled baking tray.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes.
• Serve with Sesame-Soy dipping sauce.