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Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs Recipe

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These Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs feature lean ground turkey baked to perfection and coated with a flavorful sweet and spicy glaze made from Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and fresh ginger. Perfect as a hearty appetizer or served over brown rice for a satisfying main dish.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 lbs lean ground turkey
  • 1 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup Sriracha
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the meatballs.
  2. Mix meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Shape meatballs: Form the mixture into approximately 1 1/2-inch meatballs, aiming for around 40 balls total. Arrange the meatballs on baking sheets sprayed lightly with cooking spray, spacing them apart to ensure even cooking.
  4. Bake meatballs: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they are browned on the outside and cooked through internally.
  5. Prepare the glaze: While the meatballs bake, combine the Sriracha, reduced-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking continuously. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Glaze the meatballs: Remove the baked meatballs from the oven and gently toss them in the prepared honey Sriracha sauce until evenly coated.
  7. Serve: Serve the glazed meatballs immediately over cooked brown rice. Garnish with additional chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy your flavorful, sweet and spicy dish!

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute whole wheat panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  • You can adjust the heat level by reducing or increasing the amount of Sriracha used in the sauce.
  • Make sure to space meatballs evenly on the baking sheet for uniform cooking.
  • These meatballs can be made ahead of time and reheated with the glaze before serving.
  • Serve with steamed or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.