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Sticky sweet chilli chicken meatballs

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These chicken meatballs are unbeatable. With a sweet chilli sauce, you’ll be licking your lips and wanting more.

  • Makes24
  • Cook time20 minutes
  • Prep time15 minutes, + 30 mins chilling time\r\n\r\n
Sticky sweet chilli chicken meatballs

Ingredients

  • 500g Coles Australian RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Mince
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, rind finely grated, juiced
  • 1 tbs brown sugar
  • 1 tbs fish sauce
  • 1 cup (75g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped coriander
  • 1 tbs lemongrass paste
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbs sesame seeds, toasted

Spicy caramel sauce

  • 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
  • 2 tbs kecap manis
  • 1 tbs fish sauce
  • 1 tbs rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbs sweet chilli sauce

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place the mince, spring onion, lime rind, lime juice, sugar, fish sauce, breadcrumbs, coriander and lemongrass in a large bowl. Season. Use your hands to mix until well combined. Roll 1-tbs portions of the mince mixture into balls and place on the lined tray. Place in the fridge for 30 mins to chill.

  2. Step 2

    Preheat oven to 180°C. Drizzle the meatballs with sesame oil. Bake for 15 mins or until cooked through.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile, to make the spicy caramel sauce, combine the maple syrup, kecap manis, fish sauce, vinegar and sweet chilli sauce in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until sauce thickens.

  4. Step 4

    Add meatballs to the pan and cook, turning, for 3-5 mins or until meatballs are well coated in the sauce. Sprinkle with half the sesame seeds and gently toss to combine.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer the meatballs to a serving platter and sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds. Serve with toothpicks.

    Serve with spring onion curls, coriander leaves, mint leaves and lime wedges