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Honey Chilli Meatballs

Also known as Honey Chilli Chicken Meatballs, Sweet and Spicy Meatballs · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & StartersLow carbHigh proteinDairy-free

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
Per serving340 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Honey Chilli Meatballs

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Honey chilli meatballs of chicken mince, ginger and soy, pan-fried, tossed with garlic, chilli flakes and honey. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, with video.

High protein

Ingredients

18 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • GingerGinger, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Soy SauceSoy Sauce4 tsp
  • SaltSalt¾ tsp
  • White Pepper PowderWhite Pepper Powder¼ tsp
  • Spring Onion (greens)Spring Onion (greens), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • Spring Onion (whites)Spring Onion (whites), Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • GarlicGarlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
  • Corn FlourCorn Flour2 tbsp
  • EggsEggs1
  • Tomato SauceTomato Sauce½ cup
  • HoneyHoney2 tbsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilAs Needed
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tbsp
  • GarlicGarlic1.5 tbsp
  • Red Chilli FlakesRed Chilli Flakes1 tsp
  • White Sesame SeedsWhite Sesame Seeds1 tsp
  • Spring OnionSpring OnionFor Granish
  • Chicken MinceChicken Mince500 grams

Contains: egg, wheat, soya, sesame.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy340kcal1360kcal
Protein25g100g
Carbohydrate19g78g
Fat18g74g
Fibre1.1g4.4g
Sugar11g44g

Cookd masalas for chicken mince

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the ingredients for the meatballs and mix thoroughly.

    GingerSoy SauceSaltWhite Pepper PowderSpring Onion (greens)Spring Onion (whites)GarlicCorn FlourEggsChicken Mince

  2. 2

    Rest the meat for 20 mins, refrigerated.

  3. 3

    Divide into small roundels with greased hands.

  4. 4

    Combine the ketchup, soya sauce, honey and salt in a bowl for the sauce.

    Tomato SauceSoy SauceHoneySalt

  5. 5

    Pan-fry them until cooked through, around 10 mins.

    Sunflower Oil

  6. 6

    For the preparation, heat oil in a wok. And add the garlic and saute until golden. Add the chilli flakes and mix well.

    Sunflower OilGarlicRed Chilli Flakes

  7. 7

    Add the sauce mix and bring to a boil. And add the chicken meatballs.

  8. 8

    Toss well to coat thoroughly.

  9. 9

    Finish with chopped spring onion greens and sesame seeds.

    White Sesame SeedsSpring Onion

Before you start

How long does Honey Chilli Meatballs take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Honey Chilli Meatballs serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Honey Chilli Meatballs vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Honey Chilli Meatballs spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Honey Chilli Meatballs?
500 grams Chicken Mince, 2 tbsp Honey, 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, ½ cup Tomato Sauce, 1 Eggs, 1 tbsp Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Honey Chilli Meatballs?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Honey Chilli Meatballs?
About 340 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • K

    KrishnikaJanuary 2025

    Yum!

    A cook's photo of Honey Chilli Meatballs
  • S

    Suchitra RajkamalApril 2024

    can chicken meat be substituted by mutton minced meat?

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