This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy
Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce – tender chicken meatballs flavored with cilantro and garlic topped with a peanut sauce and chopped peanuts. Great as an appetizer or main course.
Meatballs are one of my favorite dinners. They are just a fun way to get flavors that you know and love. They can be in the form of Italian Chicken Meatballs or something more fun like Kung Pao Chicken Meatballs.
These chicken meatballs are tossed in a peanut sauce, and topped with crunchy peanuts for a fun and new dinner.
Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
If you have ever had chicken satay or something like this Chicken Satay Stir Fry you know how good a peanut sauce is on chicken. These moist and tender chicken meatballs are loaded with flavor, and then coated in a simple peanut sauce. I like to sprinkle peanuts over the top for great texture.
This was one of the very first recipes that ever appeared on the blog, and it is so good that 12 years later we still make them!
What You’ll Need
- Ground Chicken
- Cilantro
- Plain Breadcrumbs
- Onion
- Garlic
- Salt & Pepper
- Oil
- Peanut Butter
- Sugar
- Soy Sauce
- Sesame Oil
- Chopped Peanuts
How To Make Peanut Chicken Meatballs
Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post for the FULL PRINTABLE recipe card.
- Make the meatballs by mixing the chicken, cilantro, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll into about 1 inch balls.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until they are cooked through, about 10 minutes. You will want to flip them over every couple of minutes.
- While they are cooking, you can make the sauce. Mix the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl. Microwave for few seconds to get it thin and warm enough to stir easily.
- Toss the meatballs with half of the sauce, reserving the other ½ for dipping.
- Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.
What Goes With Chicken Meatballs
You can serve these over Jasmine Rice for something to soak up all that extra delicious sauce. Or you can serve them as is with some of these great side dishes.
Can I Bake The Chicken Meatballs
Yes, you absolutely can bake the meatballs if you don’t want to pan fry them. Just place on a baking sheet and cook in a 425º F oven, for about 15 minutes until they are cooked through.
More Fun Dinner Recipes
- Big Mac Salad
- Barbecue Chicken Nachos
- Copycat KFC Bowl
- Hawaiian Chicken
- Enchilada Pasta Casserole
- Flautas
- Stuffed Pepper Casserole
Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, grated
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons oil
Peanut Sauce
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Mix chicken, cilantro, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Roll into about 1 inch balls.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until they are cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- While they are cooking, you can make the sauce. Mix the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl. Microwave for few seconds to get it warm. Stir together.
- Toss the meatballs with half of the sauce, reserving the other ½ for dipping. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I created a fun group on Facebook,and I would love for you to join us! It’s a place where you can share YOUR favorite recipes, ask questions, and see what’s new at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts (so that you never miss a new recipe)!
Be sure to follow me on Instagram and tag #dinnersdishes so I can see all the wonderful DINNERS, DISHES, AND DESSERTS recipes YOU make!
Be sure to follow me on my social media, so you never miss a post!
Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Instagram
.
I love meatballs too, but never had them with peanut sauce! Looks delicious!!!
I love meatballs too, but never had them with peanut sauce! Looks delicious!!!
I am also a huge fan of meatballs. Actually, I love anything that is bite-size! 🙂 I'm with you on the spicy peanut sauce…the sweet sauce would be too much for me.
I am also a huge fan of meatballs. Actually, I love anything that is bite-size! 🙂 I'm with you on the spicy peanut sauce…the sweet sauce would be too much for me.
This looks awesome Erin! I recently posted a peanut sauce recipe too….I guess great minds think alike.:) My husband will love this ! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Holly
This looks awesome Erin! I recently posted a peanut sauce recipe too….I guess great minds think alike.:) My husband will love this ! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Holly
I love all meatballs, but especially the really creative variations! This is awesome and I cannot wait to try them!
I love all meatballs, but especially the really creative variations! This is awesome and I cannot wait to try them!
Never would think to pair meatballs with peanut sauce. I'm intrigued!
Never would think to pair meatballs with peanut sauce. I'm intrigued!