Sweet and Spicy Hot Honey Glazed Meatballs You Can’t Resist
Irresistible Hot Honey Glazed Meatballs with a perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors, ideal for any meal.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- saucepan
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Chicken or Turkey Ground pork can be used as a substitute.
- 1 Egg Acts as a binder.
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko preferred for a crispier result.
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic enhances the flavor.
- 2 stalks Green Onions (finely chopped) Chives can be a tasty alternative.
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option.
- 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust for desired spice level.
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (optional) Offers a nutty flavor.
- to taste Salt and Black Pepper Season to your liking.
For the Hot Honey Glaze
- 1/2 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used for variation.
- 1 tbsp Sriracha Sauce Adjust for preferred heat.
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Use gluten-free if necessary.
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or Lime Juice Apple cider vinegar is a good substitute.
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch Mix with water to form a slurry.
- 1 tbsp Water Use for cornstarch slurry.
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sriracha, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet, spaced evenly.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Heat until simmering.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for another 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the warm glaze until fully coated.
- Plate the glazed meatballs, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
Serve with toothpicks for easy eating and reserve some glaze for dipping.