Asian Chicken Meatballs with Hoisin Orzo
Our current favorite was to do meatballs: Asian Chicken Meatballs with Saucy Sesame and Hoisin Orzo. This fun spin on a classic pairs tender, garlic and ginger BAKED meatballs with an orzo full of veggies and an addictive sauce you’ll want to lick with the a spoon. Prep ahead and eat later in the week!
Recipe Ingredients
1 tbsp + 1 tsp grated or minced ginger, divided
5 large garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small onion, divided
6 green onions, sliced and divided
3 tbsp soy sauce, divided
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 large egg
1 lb ground chicken breast
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
1 cup orzo
2 tbsp hoisin
1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock or water
2 cups baby spinach