CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH HONEY GARLIC SOY SAUCE

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while tamari is a budget-friendly alternative.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, and maple syrup is often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is a more affordable option.

Combine the ground chicken with the egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well incorporated but don't overmix, as that can result in tough meatballs. If the ground chicken is extra lean, add a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture to keep them lovely and moist.

Using wet hands, roll the mixture into small meatballs and set aside on a platter.

Heat a large frying pan or skillet with a tablespoon or two of olive oil over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the meatballs for 2 minutes on each side, then 1 more minute on each side. Remove to a bowl and set aside.

In the same pan, add the butter and garlic and stir for a minute until the garlic turns golden and aromatic. Add the soy sauce and water, stirring for 10 seconds. Then add the honey, stir and let the sauce come to a simmer and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, allowing the liquid to thicken slightly.

Add the meatballs back to the pan and stir for a minute to coat them in the sauce while it caramelizes slightly over the heat. Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions.

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