Description
These Chicken Meatballs are a healthy and delicious option for a quick and easy meal. They are made with simple ingredients, including ground chicken, Italian breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese, and baked to juicy perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined.
- Shape meatballs: Grease your hands. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to form 24 meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and cook on the top rack until meatballs are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve as desired.
Notes
- Serving suggestions: Serve these meatballs with your favorite pasta sauce, in a sub sandwich, or as an appetizer with dipping sauce.
- Make ahead: Meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Variations: Add different herbs and spices to the mixture, such as parsley, oregano, or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 80kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
