Easy Recipes: Honey Sriracha Meatballs with Sweet Heat
These easy recipes meatballs are sweet, spicy, and perfect for dinner or meal prep—packed with bold flavor and ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- Sesame seeds and chopped scallions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, green onions, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape into small meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
- Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve hot over rice or noodles.