Chicken Meatballs With Honey Garlic Soy Sauce

These chicken meatballs with honey garlic soy sauce are the perfect blend of juicy, savoury, and sticky-sweet goodness! Perfect for a quick, delicious, and family-approved dinner!

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Honey garlic soy sauce chicken meatballs packed are a game-changer for weeknight dinners. The meatballs are tender and savoury, while the sauce is a delightful mix of salty, sweet, and sticky, coating each meatball beautifully.

This dish is perfect with rice or your favourite side, soaking up all that extra, flavourful sauce. It’s not just a hit with the adults—kids love it too! Plus, leftover meatballs make a great addition to lunchboxes or can be repurposed into wraps or salads.

And yes, these ground chicken meatballs can be made ahead and freeze well.

👩‍🍳 For more ground chicken recipes, check out these: curry meatballs (can be made with chicken or turkey), ground chicken stir-fry recipe, chicken and veggies rissoles, baked chicken meatballs in tomato sauce or chicken Kiev patties.

What You’ll Need

Here is what you’ll need for this chicken meatball recipe. Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.

• For the Meatballs: ground chicken (chicken mince) which you can get from most supermarkets or your local butcher; you can also make your own with a mixture of chicken thighs (with fat on) and some breast meat; plus, egg, breadcrumbs (gluten-free, regular, or Panko), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper and olive oil (for cooking). PS. You can use ground turkey or pork for this recipe, too.
• For the Sauce: butter, fresh garlic (finely diced), soy sauce (or gluten-free version), honey, water, and spring onion (for garnish).
• Swaps: for grain-free/Paleo version, use some almond meal in place of breadcrumbs and Tamari sauce or coconut aminos in place of soy sauce; ghee instead of butter.

How To Make Chicken Meatballs With Honey Garlic Soy Sauce

Find the full recipe and nutritional information below. Here are some handy step-by-step photos.

• Combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and white pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently.
• With wet hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the meatballs for 2 minutes on each side, then another minute on each side. Remove from pan.

• In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until golden.
• Add soy sauce and water, stirring for 10 seconds. Add honey, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened.
• Return meatballs to the pan, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Garnish with chopped spring onions and serve hot.

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Recipe Tips

• Moisture matters: If your ground chicken is very lean, add a tablespoon of olive oil to keep the meatballs moist.
• Don’t Overmix: Mix the meatball ingredients just until combined to avoid tough meatballs.
• Sauce Variations: Add a splash of rice vinegar for extra tang or a pinch of chili flakes for an extra kick.
• Ginger infusion: Grate 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger into the meatballs or the sauce for an extra layer of flavour.
• Lemon zest: Add a teaspoon of lemon zest or lemongrass to the meatball mixture for a fresh, citrusy note.
• Teriyaki-style: Swap out the soy sauce and honey for teriyaki sauce for a different flavour profile.
• Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) to make the recipe fully gluten-free.
• Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. They also freeze well for up to 3 months—perfect for quick meals later!

Serving Suggestions

Serve these meatballs over a bed of steamed rice or quinoa, and pair with pan-fried garlic broccoli, sautéed green beans, or a fresh side salad. For a low-carb option, try them with cauliflower rice or a crisp veggie stir-fry.

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