Pin Recipe Juicy chicken meatballs coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy honey glaze—perfect for appetizers or as a main course with rice or noodles.
I first served these meatballs to friends and they were an instant hit, disappearing within minutes!
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.
Pin Recipe These meatballs brought everyone together for a fun and tasty evening meal.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey for chicken if desired.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl Baking sheet Parchment paper Saucepan Measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs soy gluten (from soy sauce and breadcrumbs). For gluten-free Use gluten-free soy sauce (tamari) and gluten-free breadcrumbs. Always check product labels to confirm allergen status.
Pin Recipe This recipe is perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I adjust the spice level?
Modify the amount of sriracha in both the meatball mix and glaze to suit your preferred heat intensity.
- → Can I use a different protein?
Yes, ground turkey is a great alternative that works well with the glaze and seasonings.
- → What is the best cooking method for even results?
Baking the meatballs on parchment-lined trays ensures even cooking and a nicely browned exterior.
- → How should I serve these bites?
They pair wonderfully with steamed rice or noodles and can also be served as flavorful appetizers.
- → Are there allergen considerations?
This dish contains eggs, soy, and gluten unless gluten-free soy sauce and breadcrumbs are used.