Description
These tender and flavorful Chicken Meatballs are easy to make and versatile to serve as a main course, over pasta, or in sandwiches. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Form Meatballs: Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer, cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Alternatively, bake at 400°F on a lined baking sheet for 18–20 minutes.
- Serve: Serve warm with marinara sauce, over pasta, or in sandwiches.
Notes
- These meatballs freeze well—let cool completely before freezing in an airtight container.
- To make them gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- You can also bake them instead of pan-frying for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
