Save Juicy chicken meatballs coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey glaze—perfect for appetizers or as a main course with rice or noodles.
This recipe quickly became a family favorite as it combines bold flavors with an easy bake method.
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs: 500 g (1 lb) ground chicken, 1 large egg, 50 g (1/2 cup) breadcrumbs, 2 cloves garlic minced, 2 green onions finely chopped, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha (or preferred hot sauce), 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Glaze: 80 ml (1/3 cup) honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- Garnish (optional): Sliced green onions, Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Mix Ingredients:
- In a large bowl combine ground chicken egg breadcrumbs garlic green onions soy sauce sriracha salt and pepper Mix until just combined do not overwork
- Form Meatballs:
- Form mixture into 20 meatballs and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet
- Bake:
- Bake for 15 18 minutes until browned and cooked through
- Prepare Glaze:
- In a small saucepan over medium heat combine honey soy sauce sriracha rice vinegar sesame oil garlic and ginger Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 4 minutes stirring occasionally until slightly thickened
- Coat Meatballs:
- Remove meatballs from the oven and immediately toss them in the warm glaze until evenly coated
- Serve:
- Serve hot garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired
Pin it We enjoy gathering around the table sharing these meatballs especially during family game nights.
Notes
Serve over steamed rice noodles or as a party appetizer
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl baking sheet parchment paper saucepan measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs soy gluten (from soy sauce and breadcrumbs) For gluten-free use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and gluten-free breadcrumbs Always check product labels to confirm allergen status
Pin it This recipe brings a delightful balance of sweet and heat that you will want to make again and again.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I adjust the spice level?
Modify the amount of sriracha in both the meatball mix and glaze to suit your preferred heat intensity.
- → Can I use other meats instead of chicken?
Yes, ground turkey is a great alternative that works well with this glaze and seasoning.
- → What sides complement these glazed meatballs?
Steamed rice, noodles, or a fresh green salad are excellent companions to balance the sweet and spicy flavors.
- → How should I store leftovers?
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently to preserve glaze texture.
- → Is it possible to make this dish gluten-free?
Use gluten-free soy sauce and breadcrumbs to adapt the dish for gluten-free diets without compromising flavor.