Easy Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs, a dish that brings together juicy turkey, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or when hosting friends, these meatballs are coated in a sticky-sweet glaze that makes them utterly irresistible. Serve them over fluffy rice, comforting noodles, or vibrant veggies for a quick yet satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American/Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 green onion (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional for thickening)
- Red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, soy sauce, chopped green onion, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about two tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the sauce by simmering honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water if desired.
- Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce until fully coated and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg