Asian Turkey Meatballs

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
These juicy Asian turkey meatballs are baked in the oven and glazed in a sweet and savory sauce. They make a perfect flavorful, yet easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • FOR SERVING:
  • Hot cooked rice, for serving
  • Thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, green onion, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and sesame oil. Scoop 2 tablespoonfuls and roll into balls; line 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, lime juice, honey, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic powder. Transfer 1/4 cup of the sauce to a separate bowl; set aside for serving.
  4. Brush meatballs with the sauce mixture. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until the meatballs are fully cooked.
  5. Serve meatballs over cooked rice; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 282 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1128mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein.

Whether served as an appetizer or over rice for dinner, these Asian turkey meatballs are always a hit. Save some sauce for dipping—it's the best part! —Susan Bronson, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
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