Description
These juicy, flavorful baked chicken meatballs are perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Made with simple pantry staples and baked to golden perfection, they deliver a wholesome, family-friendly dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or brush with olive oil.
2. In a large bowl combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and egg until just mixed.
3. Portion the mixture into 1 to 1½ inch balls using a scoop or spoon and roll gently between your palms to form meatballs.
4. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
6. Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes on the baking sheet before serving to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: baked chicken meatballs, easy chicken meatballs, simple chicken meatballs, homemade meatballs, weeknight dinner, meal prep, family favorite