Description
These Honey Garlic Meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sticky-sweet sauce with a hint of heat. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Green onions, chopped (for serving)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the ground chicken or turkey with panko, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll the mixture into tablespoon-size balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chili flakes, fresh ginger, and garlic.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Add the baked meatballs to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook together for 2-3 more minutes.
- Serve warm topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Use ground beef or pork as an alternative protein.
- Adjust chili flakes to control spice level.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Great as an appetizer or main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
