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Sweet Chili Sauce Turkey Meatballs

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These meatballs became a staple at our family gatherings—sweet, spicy, and impossible to stop eating! Juicy turkey blended with herbs and baked to golden perfection, then tossed in a zesty chili-lime glaze. They’re perfect for parties or weeknight dinners that need a little kick of flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Turkey Meatballs:

2 lbs ground turkey (93/7% lean)

1 small onion, minced

6 garlic cloves, pressed

2 tsp fresh grated ginger

2 large eggs

1–2 slices bread (about 2 oz), soaked in 2 tbsp milk

1 tsp coarse salt

1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1 tbsp cilantro, minced

½ cup chives, diced

For the Sweet Chili Sauce:

12 oz sweet chili sauce

Juice of 1 lime

1 tbsp cilantro, minced

2 tbsp chives, diced

½–1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

Prep Meatballs: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Soak bread in milk, then mix with turkey, onion, garlic, ginger, eggs, salt, red pepper, cilantro, and chives.

Form & Bake: Roll mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

Make Sauce: While baking, stir together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, cilantro, chives, and red pepper flakes.

Glaze Meatballs: Toss baked meatballs in the warm sauce. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

Notes

These saucy bites bring the perfect balance of sweet and heat—serve them up and watch them disappear!

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