Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with these Asian glazed turkey meatballs. Juicy, tender, and coated in a sticky glaze, each bite bursts with flavor that will impress family and friends alike. Perfect for game nights, potlucks, or cozy dinners at home, this recipe is both simple to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, green onions, garlic, ginger, panko breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While baking, prepare the glaze by whisking soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the glaze until fully coated. Serve with rice or noodles and garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 90mg