Description
Chicken meatballs are a delightful and versatile dish that can elevate any meal, whether you’re serving them as an entrée or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Made with a mouthwatering blend of ground chicken, fresh herbs, and savory seasonings, these juicy meatballs are perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a 12″ x 17″ baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients – ground chicken, fresh parsley, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Use your hands to gently mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
3. Roll the mixture into 12 large meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
4. Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake the chicken meatballs for 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
Chicken meatballs can be served as an entrée with marinara sauce and pasta or as an appetizer with various dipping sauces. They can also be repurposed in spaghetti, salads, sandwiches, or wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg