Sweet Spicy Turkey Meatballs

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these Sweet Spicy Turkey Meatballs! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines lean ground turkey with bold flavors like ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, then bakes them to golden perfection for a healthier alternative to pan-frying. The star of the dish is the irresistible glaze—a vibrant combination of sweet honey, fiery sriracha, and tangy rice vinegar, thickened to velvety perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day appetizers, or meal prep, these meatballs are quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and can easily be garnished with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro for a restaurant-worthy finish. Serve them with steamed rice, noodles, or a crisp side salad for a complete meal that strikes the perfect balance between sweet, spicy, and savory.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp ginger, grated
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped green onion, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Step 3

Use a spoon or your hands to shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Brush the meatballs lightly with olive oil to help them brown in the oven.

Step 5

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden.

Step 6

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, and water.

Step 7

In a small bowl, create a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Add this mixture to the saucepan and whisk until the glaze thickens, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to a large bowl and pour the glaze over them. Toss gently to coat the meatballs evenly.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(789.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1390.3

Total Fat 62.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 541.5mg	0%
Sodium 3873.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 59.6g
Protein 104.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 192.8mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 448.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.5%

Protein: 29.7%

Carbs: 30.8%