Description
These juicy Chicken Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and easy to make. They are perfect served with pasta, rice, vegetables, or tucked into sandwiches, making them a versatile and family-friendly meal option.
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time your meatballs are ready to bake.
- Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated without overmixing to preserve tenderness.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into 16 to 18 evenly sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Brush with olive oil: Lightly brush the meatballs with olive oil to promote browning and prevent drying out during baking.
- Bake the meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Enjoy your chicken meatballs with marinara sauce, pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables as desired.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep the meatballs tender and juicy.
- Cooked meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months, making them perfect for meal prep and future quick meals.
- These meatballs are great for meal prep; simply prepare a batch in advance and reheat when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
