Description
These Honey Garlic Turkey Meatballs offer a deliciously sweet and savory dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Juicy ground turkey meatballs are baked to perfection and then coated in a sticky honey garlic sauce, delivering a mouthwatering combination of flavors that’s sure to satisfy the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt, to taste
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place them onto the prepared baking sheet ensuring even spacing.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until meatballs turn golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), indicating they are fully cooked.
- Prepare Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, combine the honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until it thickens slightly into a glaze.
- Coat Meatballs: Once baked, toss the hot meatballs in the warm honey garlic sauce ensuring each meatball is evenly coated with the glaze.
- Serve: Serve the honey garlic turkey meatballs immediately with your favorite sides for a quick and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use fresh ground turkey for best texture and flavor.
- Check the internal temperature of meatballs with a meat thermometer to ensure safety.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- Adjust the honey quantity for desired sweetness.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.
