The Best Chicken Meatballs
from kristineskitchenblog.comThese baked Chicken Meatballs are loaded with flavor and so easy to make! They cook quickly in the oven, so they're perfect for a fast weeknight dinner. Serve them with pasta or zucchini noodles for dinner, or as an appetizer with marinara sauce for dipping.
Servings: 16 meatballs
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for the pan
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound ground chicken
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Combine all ingredients except for the ground chicken in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to mix until well combined.
- Add the ground chicken to the mixing bowl and use your hands to mix until combined. Be careful to not overwork the meat, just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1 ¾-inch meatballs and place on the greased baking sheet with a little room in between each one. (If the meat mixture sticks to your hands, use slightly damp hands or grease your hands with olive oil.)
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes, and then broil for 2-3 minutes to brown the tops. Meatballs are done when the centers register 165° F on an instant read thermometer. (I usually bake them at until they are about 135° in the center - this takes about 10 minutes - and then broil to brown the tops and finish cooking to 165° F.)
Notes
- To Store: After baking, chicken meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To Freeze: Bake the meatballs and then let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw meatballs overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To Reheat: Reheat meatballs in a simmering pot of marinara sauce on the stove or reheat gently in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg
