Asian Chicken Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Mango Slaw
Wrap saucy chicken meatballs and fresh mango slaw with crunchy butter lettuce to create these Asian Chicken Meatball Lettuce Wraps with Mango Slaw! Enjoy them for lunch, dinner or as an appetizer.
2green onions,whites and tender green parts thinly sliced
2tablespoonslime juice
2tablespoonshoney
1tablespoonchili garlic sauce(like sriracha)
1teaspoonkosher salt
For the Meatball Glaze
3tablespoonshoney
1tablespoonsesame oil
2tablespoonslow sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
2tablespoonschili garlic sauce(like sriracha)
2clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoongrated ginger
2teaspoonscornstarch
For the Meatballs
1poundground chicken
3tablespoonslow sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
3tablespoonspanko bread crumbs(you can omit, but the balls might be a little more difficult to roll)
2clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoongrated ginger
2green onions,whites and tender green parts thinly sliced
To Assemble
5ouncesbutter lettuce
sesame seeds for garnish(optional)
chopped cilantro(optional)
Instructions
To make the slaw, combine the mango, cabbage, cilantro and green onions together in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, chili garlic sauce and salt. Pour the dressing over the slaw and stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate to let marinate until ready to serve.
To prep the meatball glaze, in a medium bowl whisk all of the ingredients for the glaze together and set aside.
To prep the meatballs, in a large mixing bowl combine all of the ingredients for the meatballs and gently mix with clean hands until well combined. Using about a tablespoon of the meat mixture each, roll into mini meatballs.
Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Cook the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and are cooked through. Turn the heat down to medium/low heat and add the glaze to the pan. Toss to coat the meatballs. Continue heating and tossing until the glaze has thickened and is clinging to the meatballs.
Serve the meatballs with the butter lettuce and mango slaw. Garnish with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime if desired. Enjoy!