Description
These Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a savory and sweet delight, perfect for a cozy dinner or party appetizer. Tender turkey meatballs coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, are a flavorful treat that’s sure to please.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or whole wheat)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (to thicken the sauce)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and optional sesame oil. Simmer, then thicken with cornstarch mixture.
- Coat Meatballs: Toss baked meatballs in the honey garlic sauce until coated.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the sauce by adjusting the sweetness or adding heat with chili flakes.
- Feel free to add diced bell peppers or pineapple to the meatball mixture for added flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking, Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs Recipe, Honey Garlic Sauce, Easy Meatball Recipe
