Spicy Honey-Glazed Chicken Meatballs (Printable)

Juicy chicken meatballs coated in a sweet and spicy honey glaze, ideal for starters or main dishes.

# What You Need:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1 large egg
03 - ½ cup breadcrumbs
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
07 - 1 tbsp sriracha or preferred hot sauce
08 - ½ tsp salt
09 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Glaze

10 - ⅓ cup honey
11 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
12 - 1–2 tbsp sriracha, adjusted to taste
13 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 1 tsp sesame oil
15 - 1 clove garlic, minced
16 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger

→ Garnish (optional)

17 - Sliced green onions
18 - Toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, gently combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, and black pepper without overmixing.
03 - Shape the mixture into 20 evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Cook in the oven for 15 to 18 minutes until browned and thoroughly cooked.
05 - While meatballs bake, combine honey, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat; simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove cooked meatballs from the oven and immediately toss them in the warm honey glaze to coat evenly.
07 - Present meatballs hot, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level
  • Serve over steamed rice, noodles, or as a party appetizer
03 -
  • Do not overwork the meatball mixture to keep them tender
  • Use fresh ginger for best flavor in the glaze
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