Description
Steamed Chicken Meatballs with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms is a light, nourishing dish featuring tender, juicy meatballs gently steamed alongside earthy mushrooms and crisp bok choy. It’s comforting, clean, and packed with umami flavor — perfect for a weeknight meal or healthy prep-ahead lunch.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Vegetables:
- 4 baby bok choy, halved or quartered
- 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced (stems removed)
- Optional: carrot ribbons or napa cabbage
- For Serving:
- Soy sauce or tamari
- Chili oil or sesame seeds
- Steamed rice or rice noodles (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, panko, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs.
- Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves. Arrange bok choy and mushrooms in the basket, then nestle meatballs on top.
- Place the steamer over simmering water, cover, and steam for 15–18 minutes or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles, drizzled with soy sauce or chili oil and garnished with sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use ground turkey as a substitute for chicken.
- Add water chestnuts or chopped mushrooms to meatballs for extra texture.
- Steam in broth instead of water for deeper flavor.
- For a zesty finish, drizzle with lime juice or rice vinegar before serving.
- No steamer? Use a heat-safe plate in a covered pot or a metal colander over a saucepan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
