5.0 from 174 votes
Baked Chicken Meatballs
This easy baked Chicken Meatballs recipe is made with ground chicken and simple pantry ingredients, baked in the oven (or use an air-fryer). Healthy, freezer friendly and pair with anything!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 231 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (56g), or crushed saltine crackers
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder , or 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder , or 2 Tablespoons diced fresh onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley (15g), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and use your hands, meat chopper, or a spoon to mix everything together. Scoop the mixture into 25 small meatballs then place on a baking sheet ½ inch apart.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Store leftover chicken meatballs in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Yield: about 25 small meatballs. Serving size 5 meatballs.
- Make Ahead Instructions: Combine the meatball ingredients, cover and refrigerate for 1-3 days, depending on the freshness of your ingredients. Form meatballs and bake as instructed.
- To Freeze Baked Meatballs: Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, arrange frozen meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until heated through. You could also rewarm them in the microwave or air fryer.
- To Freeze Raw Meatballs: Form meatballs and arrange on parchment lined baking sheet. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and flash freeze for 2 hours, then transfer to a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before baking as directed, or bake from frozen at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
- Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs: Spray air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and air fry at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
- Gluten-Free Chicken Meatballs: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
231kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
556mg
(23%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
392IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 556mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 392IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.