Asian Meatballs with Orange Sauce

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cover a baking sheet with foil, lightly coat with nonstick spray or vegetable oil.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine all meatball ingredients. Roll mixture into 2-inch balls, about 12 total. Transfer to the greased baking sheet, spreading them out equally on the pan.

Step 3

Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes, then flip each meatball and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes. The sides should be lightly browned and cooked all the way through.

Step 4

In a medium-sized saucepan with a lid, add all sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch and water mixture. Set the heat to medium-high, whisk the ingredients together and allow it to come to just a boil.

Step 5

Mix the cornstarch and 4 teaspoons of water in a small bowl. Add to the sauce and whisk continuously until it thickens and with no lumps, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Step 6

Add the meatballs to the sauce to rewarm, cover for 3 minutes over medium-low heat.

Step 7

Garnish meatballs with chives and sesame seeds. Serve warm as an appetizer or with vegetables and brown rice as an entrée.