Sweet Chili Sauce Turkey Meatballs
Sweet chili sauce turkey meatballs are a delightful blend of juicy turkey and a perfectly balanced sweet-spicy glaze. These tender meatballs, baked to perfection and coated in a luscious sauce, make for an irresistible appetizer or dinner option. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, they are sure to impress at any gathering. Whether served with rice or as sliders, these meatballs are a hit for all occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (approximately 16 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, panko breadcrumbs, grated ginger, chopped green onions, egg, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, combine sweet chili sauce with extra soy sauce in a bowl. Toss baked meatballs in the glaze before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added moisture and flavor, consider adding finely chopped vegetables into the meat mixture. Substitute ground chicken or beef if preferred.