Description
Juicy and tender baked chicken meatballs made with simple pantry ingredients, offering a lighter yet flavorful option perfect for meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, olive oil, and seasonings. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape mixture into meatballs about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in size.
- Place meatballs evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender.
- Use slightly higher fat chicken for juicier results.
- Add herbs or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or in sandwiches.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat in oven or microwave until warmed through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
