Honey-Mustard Glazed Turkey Meatballs with Tangy Pickle Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Savory turkey meatballs glazed with a sweet honey-mustard sauce, served alongside a crunchy, tangy pickle and cabbage slaw—perfect for a hand-held picnic treat. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 23 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1, minced garlic clove
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded green cabbage cabbage
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 medium, shredded carrot

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Step 2: Shape mixture into 16 meatballs (about 1.5 inches each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 3: Bake meatballs for 20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
Step 4: While meatballs bake, whisk together 2 tbsp yellow mustard and 2 tbsp honey in a small bowl to create glaze.
Step 5: Brush the honey-mustard glaze over hot meatballs and return to oven for 3 minutes to set the glaze.
Step 6: In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles, 1 medium shredded carrot, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp sugar until well combined to form the tangy pickle slaw.
Step 7: Serve meatballs warm or at room temperature alongside the pickle slaw, perfect for packing in a picnic container.