Sweet Chili Turkey Meatballs
- appetizers
- game day
- golden sugar
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Sweet and spicy turkey meatballs by blogger Dward Cooks make a crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for game day.

Turkey Meatballs
- 2 lb. Lean ground turkey 2 lb. Lean ground turkey
- 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs 3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp Dried parsley 2 tsp Dried parsley
- 2 tsp Garlic powder 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Onion powder 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Eggs 2 Eggs
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Kosher salt 2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper 1 tsp Black pepper
Sauce
- Domino® Golden Sugar 6 tbsp 6 tbsp Domino® Golden Sugar
- 1 tbsp Sambal oelek 1 tbsp Sambal oelek
- 1/4 cup Rice vinegar 1/4 cup Rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup Water 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Tamari (or soy sauce) 1 tbsp Tamari (or soy sauce)
- Slurry (2 tbsp + 1 tsp Cornstarch) Slurry (2 tbsp + 1 tsp Cornstarch)
Optional Garnish
- Sesame seeds Sesame seeds
- Scallions Scallions
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Combine all turkey meatball ingredients. Portion out 40 1oz . meatballs using a mini ice cream scoop or scale.
Spray a baking sheet with preferred cooking spray and place meatballs on baking sheet. Cook meatballs for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
While meatballs are cooking, assemble sauce.
Combine Domino® Golden Sugar, sambal oelek, rice vinegar, ½ cup of water, and tamari in a pot and bring to a low boil while stirring.
When the sauce begins to boil, combine 1 tbsp of cornstarch with 2 tbsp of water to make a slurry. Add slurry to the sauce.
The sauce will begin to thicken and get glossy. Bring sauce back up to a boil while mixing and remove from heat when the sauce is thick and coating the spoon/whisk.
Once meatballs are fully cooked, toss meatballs directly in the sauce.
Top sweet chili turkey meatballs with sesame seeds and thinly sliced scallions. Serve with toothpicks.
Additional Tip:
For more spice, add another tbsp. of sambal oelek. For added sweetness, add another ¼ cup of Domino® Golden Sugar and ¼ c of water or orange juice. Cook sauce for another minute to thicken and serve.