Description
Indulge in the warm, savory delight of baked chicken meatballs that are perfect for any occasion. With a golden-brown exterior and juicy interior, these flavorful bites are versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, main dish, or tossed into pasta. Easy to prepare and customizable based on your pantry staples, this recipe will have everyone at your table asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs to keep them moist during baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let cool slightly before serving; enjoy with marinara sauce or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg