Chicken Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
293 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Meatballs
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Juicy baked meatballs made with ground chicken.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound (453g) ground chicken
- ½ cup (60g) grated parmesan
- ⅓ cup (33g) panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup (236ml) chicken broth
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- crushed red pepper flakes or Tabasco sauce, and to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 390 degrees F / 198 degrees C.
- In a large bowl, add ground chicken, a beaten egg, salt, spices grated parmesan, panko, chopped parsley and tomato paste.
- Mix all of the ingredients using a spoon, spatula or hands until just combined.
- Using wet hands, form balls 2-3 inches in diameter, and place into a 9x13 baking dish.
- Pour the broth (chicken, vegetable) into the baking dish and brush the tops of the meatballs with olive oil.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the temperature of the meatballs reaches at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
- Allow the meatballs to cool slightly for several minutes, then serve with the broth.
Notes
- Choose ground chicken that is a mixture of light and dark meat for more moisture.
- Breadcrumbs, cheese, and egg each play an essential role in adding moisture and helping the meatballs hold their shape.
- Chicken has a mild flavor, so season generously.
- Use an ice cream scoop to make uniform meatballs.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Rest the meatballs before serving.
- There are 7 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
- Choose ground chicken that is a mixture of light and dark meat for more moisture.
- Breadcrumbs, cheese, and egg each play an essential role in adding moisture and helping the meatballs hold their shape.
- Chicken has a mild flavor, so season generously.
- Use an ice cream scoop to make uniform meatballs.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Rest the meatballs before serving.
- Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- There are 7 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
882mg
(37%)
Potassium
730mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
699IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 882mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 699IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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