Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs Recipe
These Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a delicious twist on classic meatballs, featuring a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. Tender turkey meatballs smothered in a sticky honey garlic sauce make for a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for dinner or as a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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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)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
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.
- Mix the meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the meatballs: Use a cookie scoop or hands to form the mixture into meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the 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. Simmer and thicken with cornstarch mixture.
- Coat the meatballs: Toss the baked meatballs in the honey garlic sauce until coated.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- These meatballs can be served over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs, Turkey Meatballs Recipe, Honey Garlic Sauce, Asian Meatballs
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