Teriyaki Chicken Meatball Bowls
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the teriyaki sauce:
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos or tamari
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon arrowroot/tapioca powder
- Water as needed to loosen
For the cauliflower rice:
- 1 16 oz bag fresh riced cauliflower I like 365 brand
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- 1 head broccoli steamed
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- DirectionsPreheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop or shape the turkey mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet a few inches apart.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower rice and cook for 3 minutes without stirring then toss the rice around and keep cooking for another few minutes, until it is tender and slightly golden. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove to a bowl and wipe out the pan.
- In a small bowl combine the teriyaki sauce ingredients and whisk together. Pour into a medium saute pan, over medium heat and continue whisking until the sauce thickens. If you prefer a thicker sauce, add more arrowroot into a few tablespoons of water and mix together before adding to the sauce. If you want it thinner, add water to the sauce tablespoon at a time.
- Steam the broccoli florets until they are tender but still crisp, 5-7 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven and add the saute pan with teriyaki sauce. Toss to cover the meatballs in the sauce.
- To assemble, divide the cauliflower rice among serving bowls. Top with steamed broccoli and teriyaki meatballs. Drizzle extra teriyaki sauce over the meatballs, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Enjoy!
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