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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs on a plate
Andre Lewis

Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Meatball Skillet

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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 lbs ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil divided
  • 12 oz sugar snap peas strings removed
  • 1/4 cup water for snap peas
  • 5 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp cold water for slurry

Method
 

  1. Gently mix chicken, oats, egg, salt, and pepper; refrigerate 15 minutes, included in prep time. With damp hands, shape 24 equal meatballs.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in deep 12-inch skillet over medium. Brown meatballs in 2 batches 3 minutes per side, adding remaining oil for second batch. Plate partly cooked.
  3. Add peas and measured water; cover and steam 2 to 3 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Transfer to separate bowl.
  4. Lower heat; stir in garlic 30 seconds. Add honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, pepper flakes, and broth; gently simmer.
  5. Return meatballs and juices; partly cover. Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until largest centers 165°F.
  6. Mix cornstarch and cold slurry water; stir into simmering sauce 1 minute until glossy. Return peas; warm 1 minute. Serve 6 meatballs with one-quarter peas and sauce per portion.