Vietnamese-style Chicken Meatballs

  • 3 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 scallion minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ cup lightly packed cilantro – with stems, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh minced, finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 lime, zested
  • 4 teaspoons fish sauce
  • Pinch ground black pepper
  • Garnish – pickled carrots and cabbage, sweet chili sauce

 

In a non-stick skillet, swirl together 2 TBSP. oil and2 Tablespoons water.

In a medium bowl combine remaining ingredients.

Mix with your hands and shape into ping pong sized balls.

Place in skillet and heat over medium high heat until they are no longer pink (you may cover and remove after about 4 minutes.)

Remove cover and continue to brown.

Serve in crusty French baguette or, for a healthier version, use as lettuce wraps

 

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Judi has enjoyed 35-plus years of successful ownership, management and consulting experience in the food service industry.

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Judi has enjoyed 35-plus years of successful ownership, management and consulting experience in the food service industry. She shares her expertise by consulting for restaurants and hospitality projects throughout Southwest Florida and the nation. Her forte is providing innovative public relations and strategic planning.

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