Sticky Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

- 4 servings +

• 1.25 lbs ground chicken, preferably 93/7 lean
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, for moisture retention
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced, divided
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, pure aromatic
• ½ tsp kosher salt, for seasoning
• ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, for glaze
• ⅓ cup water or chicken broth, for glaze
• ⅓ cup dark brown sugar or honey, packed
• 2 tbsp mirin or rice vinegar, for acidity
• 1 ½ tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp cold water for slurry
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish