Spicy Chili Honey Turkey Meatballs (Printer-Friendly)

Tender oven-baked turkey meatballs coated in a sweet and spicy honey-sriracha glaze, ready in 40 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 lb 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

→ 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

# Method:

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 black pepper. Mix until just combined without overworking the mixture.
03 - Shape the mixture into 20 to 24 small meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove meatballs from the oven and gently toss them in the warm chili honey glaze until evenly coated.
07 - Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately as an appetizer or over steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Flavorful Balance: The sweet honey glaze perfectly complements the spicy sriracha kick.
  • High Protein: Each serving provides 30g of protein using lean ground turkey.
  • Quick Prep: Goes from the kitchen to the table in just 40 minutes.
  • Crowd Pleaser: Excellent as both a main dish or a party appetizer with toothpicks.
02 -
  • Texture Control: Mix the ingredients until just combined to keep the meatballs light rather than dense.
  • Easy Cleanup: Always use parchment paper on your baking sheet to prevent the honey glaze from sticking.
  • Uniform Size: Use a cookie scoop to ensure all 20–24 meatballs are the same size for consistent baking times.
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