Chicken Meatballs
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
24 meatballs
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Calories
44 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Meatballs
Description
The Chicken Meatballs recipe uses ground chicken mixed with seasoned bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, herbs like parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, basil, and oregano to build well-rounded flavor and a tender texture. An egg binds the ingredients together. Forming the mixture into 1-inch meatballs ensures uniform cooking and helps them stay moist. Baking at 400°F for about 20 to 22 minutes cooks them thoroughly without drying them out.
This cooking method yields meatballs with just-cooked centers and a lightly baked exterior. The seasoning blend balances savory notes from cheese and herbs with mild spicing. Rolling meatballs evenly sized helps achieve consistent texture throughout. The straightforward baking method avoids frying and produces less mess.
Chicken meatballs can be served with sauces, pasta, or as finger food. The recipe supports making larger or smaller meatballs with altered cooking times. Guidance for freezing raw or cooked meatballs is included, as well as recommended storage durations in the refrigerator and freezer. When reheating from frozen, specific baking times are provided to ensure safety and texture. Baking from frozen is possible, allowing for convenient meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons parsley chopped, fresh
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients together. Mix until just combined.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Roll the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs (you should have 24 total) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the meatballs are just cooked through. Do not overbake.
Notes
- Adjust the size of meatballs as preferred, increasing or decreasing baking time accordingly.
- Freeze meatballs before or after baking on a sheet; once frozen, transfer to airtight containers or freezer bags.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Store cooked meatballs in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
- When baking from frozen, cook raw meatballs 25-28 minutes and cooked meatballs 18-20 minutes at 400°F.
- Monitor baking to avoid overcooking and maintain juiciness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 44 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 44 | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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