Spicy Chili Honey Turkey (Print)

Baked turkey meatballs with a sweet and spicy honey chili glaze, ideal for snacks or meals.

# Components:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 pound ground turkey
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon sriracha
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Chili Honey Glaze

10 - 1/4 cup honey
11 - 2 tablespoons sriracha
12 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil

→ Garnish

15 - Sliced green onions
16 - Sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined without overworking the mixture.
03 - Form the mixture into 20 to 24 small meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove meatballs from oven and gently toss them in the warm chili honey glaze until evenly coated.
07 - Transfer meatballs to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately as an appetizer or over steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare - ready in just 40 minutes
  • Versatile - works as an appetizer or main dish
  • Perfect balance of sweet honey and spicy sriracha
  • High in protein and dairy-free
  • Crowd-pleasing flavor profile that appeals to both spice lovers and those who prefer milder foods
02 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to ensure all meatballs are uniform in size for even cooking
  • To prevent sticking, lightly oil your hands when shaping the meatballs
  • The meatballs can be formed ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking
  • Double the glaze recipe if you prefer extra sauce for drizzling or dipping
  • Leftover meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months
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