Save to Pinterest Juicy chicken meatballs coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey glaze—perfect for appetizers or as a main course with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs: 500 g (1 lb) ground chicken, 1 large egg, 50 g (1/2 cup) breadcrumbs, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 green onions, finely chopped, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha (or preferred hot sauce), 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the Glaze: 80 ml (1/3 cup) honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 2 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste), 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- Garnish (optional): Sliced green onions, Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined do not overwork.
- Step 3:
- Form mixture into 20 meatballs and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Step 4:
- Bake for 15 18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
- Step 5:
- Meanwhile, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Step 6:
- Remove meatballs from the oven and immediately toss them in the warm glaze until evenly coated.
- Step 7:
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
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- → How do I adjust the spice level?
Modify the amount of sriracha in both the meatball mixture and the honey glaze to suit your preferred heat intensity.
- → Can I use other ground meats?
Yes, ground turkey or pork can be substituted for chicken without altering the glaze or cooking method.
- → What side dishes pair well?
Steamed rice, noodles, or fresh greens complement the sweet and spicy meatballs beautifully.
- → How do I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and gluten-free breadcrumbs to accommodate gluten sensitivities.
- → What is the best way to ensure meatballs stay moist?
Do not overmix the meatball ingredients and bake just until cooked through to retain juiciness.