Spicy Chili Honey Turkey Meatballs (Print Version)

Tender oven-baked turkey meatballs coated in a sweet and spicy honey-sriracha glaze

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 1.5 inches in diameter and place 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 oven and toss gently in the warm chili honey glaze until evenly coated.
07 - Transfer to serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately as an appetizer with toothpicks or over steamed rice or noodles for a main course.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • High Protein: Lean ground turkey provides a healthy, protein-packed base.
  • Perfect Balance: The glaze hits all the right notes with honey for sweetness and sriracha for heat.
  • Easy Cleanup: Baking the meatballs on parchment paper minimizes mess and fat.
  • Versatile: Effortlessly shifts from a handheld snack to a full dinner bowl.
02 -
  • Glaze Consistency: If your glaze becomes too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to loosen it up before tossing.
  • Binding: Ensure the egg is well-integrated to prevent the meatballs from falling apart during the tossing stage.
  • Garnish Freshness: Add the green onions at the very last second to maintain their bright color and crisp texture.
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