poultry essentials: honey/dijon meatballs

Name: Poultry Essentials: Honey/Dijon Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; ## THE MEATBALLS; 1 pound(s) ground chicken; 1/4 cup(s) yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 cup(s) bread crumbs, Panko variety; 1 large egg, whisked; 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard, smooth variety; 1/4 teaspoon(s) Kosher salt, fine grind; 1/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin variety, for cooking; ## THE SAUCE; 3 tablespoon(s) fresh clover honey; 3 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) Tamari sauce or liquid aminos

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jan 16, 2026

Made these chicken meatballs the other day, and gave them a bit of an Asian slant. I have served them with rice and noodles, and both are tasty. FYI: The sauce is simple but really adds deep flavor to this recipe. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 16 piece(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE MEATBALLS
1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup bread crumbs, Panko variety
1 large egg, whisked
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, smooth variety
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, fine grind
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin variety, for cooking
THE SAUCE
3 tablespoons fresh clover honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons Tamari sauce or liquid aminos

How To Make poultry essentials: honey/dijon meatballs

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 3

Purchase pre-ground chicken, or grind your own. I prefer using chicken breasts, but thighs, or a combination of both would be fine.
Step 4

Add all the ingredients, except the olive oil, for the meatballs into a bowl, and gently mix together.
Step 5

Gentle is the key. If you overmix, they will wind up being tough.
Step 6

Shape into meatballs. I like them a bit small, so I get about 14 – 16 per batch.
Step 7

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the meatballs.
Step 8

Cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 12 - 14 minutes.
Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.
Step 10

Pour over meatballs and toss to coat, cooking for 4 – 5 minutes until the glaze thickens.
Step 11

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 12

Serve with rice, noodles or over garlic potatoes. Enjoy.
Step 13

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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