Dinner for 8
Freezer Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
$8.34for 445 minServes 8
Ground chicken meatballs bake until firm, then pair with broccoli and a sweet, spicy teriyaki sauce for make-ahead meals.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
 | Eggs, 4$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
 | Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.51Typical price |
 | Broccoli, 1 lb$1.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.99Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.69 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceHoney or maple syrupAsian sauces and pastesCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$2.09 per serving$8.34 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground chicken
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 cup panko
- 3 green onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb broccoli
- 1 cup homemade teriyaki sauce
- 3/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tbsp chili paste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1/4 cup water
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Mix the ground chicken, eggs, ginger, garlic, panko, green onions, and salt in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, place them on the baking sheet, and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until they reach 165 F.
- Combine the soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, chili paste, lime juice, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan.
- Simmer the sauce over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened.
- Steam the broccoli with a small amount of water in a covered skillet for 5 to 7 minutes, then toss it with the meatballs and sauce.
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