Turkey or Chicken Meatballs with Sweet Chili Sauce

These tender turkey or chicken meatballs bathed in a glossy, sweet chili sauce are the perfect fusion of savory and sweet flavors. Made with a blend of lean ground meat, panko breadcrumbs, garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of ginger, they're seared to golden perfection before being baked to juicy doneness. The homemade sweet chili glaze, enhanced with honey and a splash of lime juice, adds a tangy-sweet finish that’s utterly irresistible. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, these meatballs are as visually appealing as they are delicious. Serve them as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or elevate them into a satisfying meal over rice or noodles. Easy to make in just 35 minutes, they’re a versatile, flavor-packed dish you'll love!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground turkey or chicken
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Green onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Lime juice (optional)
• 1 tsp Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tbsp Additional chopped green onion (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground turkey or chicken, egg, panko breadcrumbs, minced garlic, soy sauce, chopped green onion, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated but do not overmix, as this can make the meatballs dense.

Step 3

Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if needed, sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. This step adds flavor and helps the meatballs hold their shape.

Step 5

Transfer the seared meatballs back to the baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 6

While the meatballs are baking, make the sweet chili sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the sweet chili sauce, honey, and lime juice (if using). Warm over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the saucepan with the sweet chili sauce and toss to coat evenly.

Step 8

Transfer the coated meatballs to a serving dish and garnish with sesame seeds and additional chopped green onions, if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately as an appetizer or over steamed rice or noodles for a main dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(774.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1622.7

Total Fat 77.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g
Cholesterol 605.1mg	0%
Sodium 4174.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 105.2g
Protein 112.8g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 159.0mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 1358.5mg	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: 41.4%

Protein: 26.9%

Carbs: 31.7%