Spicy Chili Honey Turkey Meatballs (Print)

Tender turkey meatballs baked to golden perfection and coated in a sticky sweet-spicy honey sriracha glaze.

# Components:

→ For the Meatballs

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ For the Chili Honey Glaze

10 - 1/4 cup honey
11 - 2 tablespoons sriracha
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Garnish

15 - Sliced green onions
16 - Sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined without overworking the mixture.
03 - Shape the mixture into 20 to 24 small meatballs, approximately 1 1/2 inches each, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
05 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove meatballs from the oven. Toss them gently in the warm chili honey glaze until evenly coated.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • High in protein and completely dairy-free.
  • The perfect balance of sticky honey and spicy sriracha glaze.
  • Ready in just 40 minutes with easy oven-baked preparation.
02 -
  • Ensure your oven is fully preheated to 200°C for a good sear on the meatballs.
  • If the glaze gets too thick, add a teaspoon of water to reach your desired consistency.
  • The meatballs are done when their internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
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