Description
These Baked Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy, and oven-baked for a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or family-friendly meals, they pair well with pasta, rice, or fresh salads.
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken
1 large egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
3. Shape mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place on the prepared sheet pan.
4. Brush tops with olive oil for browning.
5. Bake 18-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and tops are lightly golden.
6. Serve warm with pasta, rice, sauce, or in wraps.
Notes
For extra juiciness, add 1-2 tablespoons milk or ricotta to the mixture.
Swap breadcrumbs with panko for a lighter texture.
Add chili flakes for a spicier version.
Freeze baked meatballs on a tray before storing in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Perfect for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg