Description
These Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic dish. Juicy turkey meatballs are baked to perfection and then coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. Perfect for a main course or as a party appetizer, these meatballs are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and rice vinegar. Simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Coat the meatballs: Toss the baked meatballs in the honey garlic sauce until coated. Garnish with sesame seeds and parsley before serving.
Notes
- These meatballs are versatile and can be served over rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
