Description
Tender chicken meatballs glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect as a main dish or appetizer. Quick to prepare and full of comforting flavor, this dish is a weeknight favorite or party hit.
Ingredients
- 450 g (1 lb) ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 120 ml breadcrumbs (½ cup + 2 tablespoons)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black or white pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil (for glaze)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 30 ml soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- 30 ml honey (2 tablespoons)
- 60 ml water (¼ cup)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil (if using). Mix until just combined.
- Shape into 25–30 small meatballs (about 1 tablespoon each) and set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter or heat oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add soy sauce, honey, and water. Stir and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, toss to coat, and simmer on low for 2 more minutes until cooked through and glazed.
- Serve warm over rice, vegetables, or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy version of the glaze.
- Ground turkey or beef can be used instead of chicken.
- Shape meatballs ahead and refrigerate or freeze until ready to cook.
- Reheat gently with a splash of water to keep the glaze smooth.
- Great for meal prep or party platters.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
