Honey Chipotle Turkey Meatball Skillet with Cilantro Lime Rice

This viral-worthy skillet combines tender turkey meatballs with a bold honey-chipotle glaze for the ultimate sweet-and-spicy flavor. Served over zesty cilantro lime rice, it's a complete meal with minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 lime (zested)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix turkey, panko, egg, half the garlic, and half the cilantro.
2. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs (about 18 total).
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Remove meatballs; add remaining garlic and chipotles to skillet. Cook 1 minute.
5. Stir in honey, lime juice, and broth. Simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Return meatballs to skillet, coating in sauce. Simmer 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
7. Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions. Stir in lime zest and remaining cilantro.
8. Serve meatballs and sauce over cilantro lime rice. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Chef's Note

For extra smokiness, add 1/2 tsp smoked paprika to the meatball mixture. Adjust spice level by using more or less chipotle peppers.

Make-Ahead Tips

Meatballs can be formed 1 day ahead and stored refrigerated. Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Substitutions

Ground chicken works well instead of turkey. Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.