Sheet-Pan Chicken Meatballs and Charred Broccoli
Sheet-Pan Chicken Meatballs and Charred Broccoli is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Mix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, wine (if using), honey, soy sauce, ginger, and pepper in a small saucepan.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionMix ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, wine (if using), honey, soy sauce, ginger, and pepper in a small saucepan.
Measure out 1/4 cup mixture into a small bowl; set aside for glazing meatballs later.
Bring remaining mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally and reducing heat if needed, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Transfer sauce to a small bowl.
Place a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 450°F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Trim broccoli stems and remove from crown.
Peel off tough outer skin; slice crosswise into 1/2" pieces.
Cut florets into 2" pieces.
Toss on prepared baking sheet with 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 tsp. salt, and a few pinches of red pepper flakes (if using).
Push to the edges of baking sheet to create a space for meatballs.
Brush space with remaining 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil.
Mix chicken, egg, scallions, garlic, ginger, panko, sesame oil, pepper, remaining 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 cup water in a medium bowl.
Using wet hands, form into twelve 1 1/2"-diameter meatballs.
Arrange on baking sheet; brush with some of the reserved glazing mixture.
Bake until meatballs are cooked through, 14–18 minutes.
Remove from oven; heat broiler.
Brush meatballs with remaining glazing mixture; broil until broccoli is charred and meatballs are browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
Spoon meatballs and broccoli over rice in bowl.
Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.