Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Healthy & Light – Made with lean ground turkey and baked instead of fried.
✅ Incredible Flavor – The honey sriracha glaze is the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, and savory.
✅ Quick & Easy – Ready in just 30 minutes, great for busy nights.
✅ Meal-Prep Friendly – Store leftovers for a quick and delicious meal later.
✅ Customizable – Adjust the spice level or swap ingredients to suit your taste!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (or chicken, pork, or beef)
- ½ cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free/almond flour)
- 1 egg (to bind the meatballs)
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Honey Sriracha Sauce:
- ¼ cup sriracha (adjust for spice level)
- 3 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (or olive oil)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or ½ tsp ground ginger)
How to Make Healthy Honey Sriracha Meatballs
Step 1: Prep the Meatballs
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Roll into 1½-inch meatballs (about 40 total) and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
Step 2: Bake the Meatballs
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
Step 3: Make the Sauce
- While the meatballs bake, combine all the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, whisking continuously, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Step 4: Coat & Serve
- Once the meatballs are done, toss them in the sauce until fully coated.
- Serve over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, and garnish with extra green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Tips & Variations
🔥 Too Spicy? Reduce sriracha or add extra honey for balance.
🌱 Make it Gluten-Free – Use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
🥩 Different Proteins – Swap turkey for chicken, pork, or beef.
🥬 Add Veggies – Serve with stir-fried bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas.
These Healthy Honey Sriracha Meatballs are bold, delicious, and incredibly easy to make! Perfect for a nutritious, satisfying meal in no time. Try them today! 😊
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