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Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs

These Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs are full of juicy flavor, quick to make, and freezer-friendly. They can be eaten plain or served up in classics like spaghetti and meatballs and meatball subs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 18 meatballs
Calories: 80 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
  • 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves minced garlic 
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9x13 pan or 11x17-inch baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken, 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 teaspoons dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes.
  3. Add in 2 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and 1 large egg. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Shape into 1 to 1.5 inch balls. Whatever size you choose, they should all be roughly the same size for even cooking.
  5. Bake in the preheated 400℉ oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. For extra crispy add an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Notes

  • SERVING SIZE: This recipe makes 18 meatballs which will serve 4 to 5 people. 
  • FREEZER INSTRUCTIONS: These meatballs can be frozen. Place on a baking sheet after forming into meatballs and place in the freezer to freeze. Once frozen, remove from baking sheet and transfer to a resealable plastic bag for longer term storage. They will stay good in the fridge for 1 to 3 months.
  • LEFTOVER AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Store in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator. Will stay good for 5 days, and up to 7 if your ground chicken was fresh and recently purchased. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 80kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 220mg (9%) Potassium 178mg (5%) Vitamin A 60IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 80

% Daily Value*

Calories 80kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 220mg 9%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Vitamin A 60IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 58mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.