5 from 4 votes
Turkey Teriyaki Meatballs
These teriyaki meatballs are tossed and glazed with sticky, savory teriyaki and stuffed with Asian herbs, spices, and seasonings.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
320 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 8 oz water chestnut diced
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped (separated)
Teriyaki Glaze
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sake (See Note 1)
- 1/4 cup mirin
- 1 tbsp brown sugar optional
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
Teriyaki Glaze
- In a small bowl or directly in a small saucepan, mix together all the teriyaki glaze ingredients with a whisk until cornstarch is absorbed and there are no lumps. Bring to a simmer over medium heat until thickened and it turns into a glossy sauce. Set aside.
Cup of Yum
Turkey Meatballs
- Chop cilantro leaves and set aside. Drain the water chestnuts and dice small. Set aside.
- In a bowl mix together the ground turkey, egg, Panko, water chestnuts, sesame seeds, soy sauce, kosher salt, red pepper flakes and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
- Using a small scoop (1-2 tablespoon) make the meatballs and roll into balls with your hands. Place on a baking sheet or plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes while you make the teriyaki sauce.
- Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add all the meatballs and cook, rolling until brown all over, about 5 minutes.
- Stir teriyaki glaze and add to skillet, being sure to coat the meatballs. Cook for a minute or two shaking skillet to roll meatballs in the teriyaki glaze.
- Serve over rice, garnished with remaining chopped cilantro and sesame seeds (optional).
Notes
- Substitute sake with Chinese cooking wine or a dry sherry.
Nutrition Information
Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1491mg
(62%)
Potassium
538mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
223IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1491mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 538mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 223IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.