For more meatball recipes, but sure to check out these Swedish Meatballs, Coconut Curry Meatballs these Creamy Cajun Meatballs,, and these mozzarella stuffed meatballs.
Easy Chipotle Honey Meatballs
Ahhhh. These meatballs. They are SO good! They’re a little bit spicy from smoky chipotle peppers, sweet from a touch of honey, and melt-in-your-mouth thanks to the addition of a little bit of panko bread crumbs and egg. Bonus? They’re also super healthy since they’re made with lean ground turkey, and virtually no other added fat. I actually discovered the sauce for these by accident. I was making a spicy a chipotle sauce for some shrimp I was cooking up, and the sauce ended up being WAY too spicy. I added in a little bit of honey, and BOOM, we were back in business. Since then, I’ve used this sauce on everything from shrimp to pork tenderloin, to today’s meatballs.
How to make Easy Chipotle Honey Meatballs
Add ground turkey, panko, egg, salt, chipotle peppers, onion, and garlic to a bowl. Use your hands to combine the meat. Don’t over mix! Use a small ice cream scoop to form them into meatballs and line them up on a baking sheet. Bake until cooked, about 15 minutes. While the meatballs cook, make the sauce by adding adobo sauce, honey, chicken stock, and garlic together in a small saucepan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, then whisk in a slurry of chicken stock and cornstarch. Simmer until thickened. Add the hot meatballs to the sauce, toss and serve!
Can I make these meatball ahead of time?
YES! Just cool completely and store in an airtight container. Add them to a small slow cooker, or re-heat them on a low heat in a saucepan.
What if they’re too spicy?
You can either reduce the amount of adobo sauce or increase the amount of honey.
What to serve with easy chipotle honey meatballs?
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