Spicy Chili Honey Turkey Meatballs (Printable)

Tender turkey meatballs baked until golden, then tossed in a sticky honey-sriracha glaze for the perfect balance of sweet and heat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing 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 - Form the mixture into 20 to 24 small meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter each, and arrange 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 gently toss them in the warm chili honey glaze until evenly coated.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey-sriracha glaze provides a perfect balance of sweet and heat.
  • Oven-baking makes for a simple, mess-free cooking process.
  • High in protein and dairy-free, catering to various dietary preferences.
  • Ready in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
02 -
  • Wet your hands slightly before rolling the meatballs to prevent the mixture from sticking to your skin.
  • Ensure your garlic is minced very finely so it integrates smoothly into the meat mixture without large chunks.
  • Simmer the glaze until it just starts to thicken; it will continue to thicken as it cools and coats the warm meatballs.
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