Description
These honey garlic turkey meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly glazed with a sticky sweet-savory sauce. Made with lean ground turkey and a simple honey garlic mixture, this recipe creates tender meatballs that are healthy, high in protein, and perfect for meal prep, family dinners, or party appetizers.
Ingredients
Step 1: Make the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper.
Combine gently—don’t overmix to keep the texture tender.
Roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls, yielding about 18–20 meatballs.
Step 2: Cook the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook meatballs in batches, searing each side for 2–3 minutes until browned.
Cover, lower heat, and cook for 5–7 minutes until centers reach 165°F (74°C).
Alternative: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes on parchment paper.
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Pour into the skillet and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
If needed, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Toss meatballs to coat evenly.
Step 4: Serve
Transfer to a dish and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve hot with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Meatball Mixture
In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, soy sauce, honey, salt, and pepper.
Combine gently—don’t overmix to keep the texture tender.
Roll into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls, yielding about 18–20 meatballs.
Step 2: Cook the Meatballs
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Cook meatballs in batches, searing each side for 2–3 minutes until browned.
Cover, lower heat, and cook for 5–7 minutes until centers reach 165°F (74°C).
Alternative: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes on parchment paper.
Step 3: Prepare the Sauce
Mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Pour into the skillet and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
If needed, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Toss meatballs to coat evenly.
Step 4: Serve
Transfer to a dish and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve hot with rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Notes
Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter texture.
Avoid overmixing the meat to prevent dryness.
For a spicy version, add chili flakes or sriracha to the sauce.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet / Stove-top
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (5 meatballs)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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