Description
These Honey-Garlic Chicken Meatballs (Holiday Style) are ultra-cooked, ultra-crispy, toasted, sauced, and dripping juicy. Each bite is tender inside with a crispy golden outside, coated in a sticky honey-garlic glaze that shines like holiday magic. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy dinners. Quick, flavorful, and unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Honey-Garlic Glaze
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 teaspoon water (slurry)
Optional Garnish
- Green onions
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Make the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the Meatballs: Scoop and roll into 1 to 1.5 tablespoon balls. Keep them smooth for even cooking.
- Cook Until Crispy: Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Add meatballs and brown on all sides until crispy and golden. Cover and cook until done.
- Make the Honey-Garlic Glaze: In a saucepan, mix honey, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, and broth. Simmer, then add cornstarch slurry. Cook until thick and glossy.
- Coat the Meatballs: Pour hot glaze over cooked meatballs and toss until fully coated and sticky.
- Toast Under Broiler: Transfer to a baking sheet. Broil 1–2 minutes for toasted tops. Brush with extra sauce for a juicy finish.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or parsley. Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, roll meatballs in panko before cooking.
- To bake: cook at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, then broil.
- Freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months.
- Add chili flakes to make them spicy for holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop + Broil
- Cuisine: Holiday Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg