meatballs with honey sriracha sauce

THE FEATHERED NESTER

These Asian-inspired Spicy Chicken Meatballs are loaded with flavor! And, when the creamy sriracha sauce with honey is drizzled over the top, they become a tasty entree or the perfect appetizer recipe for your party!

1. the best sauce

2. perfect heat 

3. make it a meal

Siracha sauce & honey add a bit of spice & sweetness.

They are very mild in heat. If you are sensitive to  heat, skip the sriracha.

Pair it with some fried rice or noodles & veg for a complete meal!

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

For the Meatballs – 1 lb ground chicken – 1 large egg – 1 cup panko   breadcrumbs – 4 scallions sliced – 1 tsp minced garlic – 1 tsp minced ginger  – 1 tbsp sesame oil

prep the mix

Preheat the oven to 400°F. While the oven is heating, add the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, and ginger into a large bowl.

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combine

Then gently mix until well combined.

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prep the pan

Drizzle the sesame oil over a large sheet pan and spread it all over the sheet to coat it.

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shape balls

Shape the ground chicken into golf ball-sized portions and roll them into smooth balls. Place the meatballs at least 1” apart.

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bake

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the ground chicken meatball reaches 165°F.

5

make sauce

Combine and whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, honey, ponzu sauce, sriracha sauce, and lime juice into a medium bowl.

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serve

Add the meatballs to the spicy sauce, then toss to combine. Enjoy garnished with green onion and sesame seeds!

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