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Juicy turkey meatballs baked to perfection and coated in a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze, ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for quick dinners, meal prep, or appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 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
  • 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 to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, whole wheat panko breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs, about 40 total.
  4. Place meatballs on baking sheets lined with parchment or sprayed with nonstick spray, spacing them apart.
  5. Bake meatballs for 20–25 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While baking, combine Sriracha, reduced-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
  7. Bring sauce to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
  8. Lower heat and simmer sauce for 8–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  9. Drain any excess grease from baked meatballs.
  10. Toss meatballs in honey sriracha sauce until evenly coated.
  11. Serve over brown rice with optional additional green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Do not overmix turkey mixture to avoid tough meatballs., For even cooking, make meatballs uniform in size., Wet hands or lightly oil scoop to prevent sticking when forming meatballs., Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatballs reach 165°F for safe consumption., To keep meatballs juicy, add a tablespoon of olive oil or Greek yogurt or substitute up to 25% of turkey with ground pork., For crispy edges, you can broil meatballs 1–2 minutes after baking., To thicken sauce, whisk 1–2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot with a tablespoon cold water and stir in while simmering., Adjust heat by reducing sriracha or increasing honey, soy sauce, or rice vinegar., Make ahead: form meatballs up to 3 days before baking; freeze raw or cooked meatballs up to 3-4 months (flash freeze to prevent sticking)., Store sauce separately in airtight container for up to 2 weeks in fridge to avoid sogginess., Reheat gently in skillet over low heat with splash of water or sauce, or bake at 300°F; microwave is convenient but may soften crust., Gluten-free option: substitute panko with gluten-free or almond flour and soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

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