Description
This recipe for Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs offers a delicious and healthy twist on classic meatballs with a sweet and savory Asian-inspired honey garlic sauce. Perfect as a main course or appetizer, these baked turkey meatballs are moist, flavorful, and easy to prepare, making them an ideal weeknight meal or party dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Honey Garlic 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 (cornstarch slurry)
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Make the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped green onions, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form Meatballs and Bake: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and have a golden-brown exterior.
- Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce: While the meatballs bake, combine the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for about 2 minutes until the sauce has thickened to a glossy consistency.
- Toss Meatballs in Sauce: Once baked, transfer the meatballs to a bowl and toss them thoroughly in the honey garlic sauce to coat evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped fresh parsley over the sauced meatballs before serving. These meatballs are delicious served over rice, noodles, or enjoyed as an appetizer.
Notes
- These meatballs pair excellently with rice or noodles as a complete meal.
- For added heat, add a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the sauce when simmering.
- To keep the dish dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese or substitute with a dairy-free alternative.
