Description
These Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic dish. Tender turkey meatballs are baked to perfection and coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Prepare the 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 the Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil. Thicken with cornstarch mixture.
- Coat the Meatballs: Toss the baked meatballs in the honey garlic sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the seasoning of the meatballs to suit your taste preferences.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs Recipe, Baked Turkey Meatballs
