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Healthy Sweet Chili Meatballs

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These Healthy Sweet Chili Meatballs are juicy, tender, and coated in a homemade sweet chili glaze. Perfect for Super Bowl parties, potlucks, or family dinners, they’re made with lean ground turkey, oats, and pantry spices for a lighter, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (or chicken for a milder flavor)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (quick oats work too)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/3 cup honey (or agave for vegan)
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1–2 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (to taste)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Extra chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, rolled oats, egg, minced garlic, green onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and ground ginger. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the mixture into 20-24 meatballs. Roll gently between your palms and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden and firm. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  5. While meatballs bake, combine honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, water, sriracha, and minced garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  6. Mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Whisk the slurry into the simmering glaze and cook until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove meatballs from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour the warm sweet chili glaze over and gently toss to coat. For extra sticky meatballs, return glazed meatballs to the oven for 5 minutes.
  8. Garnish with sesame seeds, extra green onions, and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari and certified gluten-free oats. Don’t overmix the meatball mixture for best texture. You can make the meatballs ahead and glaze before serving. Adjust sriracha for desired heat. Freeze cooked, unglazed meatballs for up to 2 months. For a vegetarian version, use plant-based ground meat and agave instead of honey.

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