Baked Chicken Meatballs
This easy baked Chicken Meatballs recipe is made with ground chicken and simple pantry ingredients, baked in the oven (or use an air-fryer). Healthy, freezer friendly and pair with anything!
Servings: 5
Calories: 231kcal
Cost: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (56g), or crushed saltine crackers
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (50g)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder , or 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder , or 2 Tablespoons diced fresh onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley (15g), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and use your hands, meat chopper, or a spoon to mix everything together. Scoop the mixture into 25 small meatballs then place on a baking sheet ½ inch apart.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Store leftover chicken meatballs in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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Notes
Yield: about 25 small meatballs. Serving size 5 meatballs.
Make Ahead Instructions: Combine the meatball ingredients, cover and refrigerate for 1-3 days, depending on the freshness of your ingredients. Form meatballs and bake as instructed.
To Freeze Baked Meatballs: Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, arrange frozen meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until heated through. You could also rewarm them in the microwave or air fryer.
To Freeze Raw Meatballs: Form meatballs and arrange on parchment lined baking sheet. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and flash freeze for 2 hours, then transfer to a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before baking as directed, or bake from frozen at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs: Spray air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray and air fry at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.
Gluten-Free Chicken Meatballs: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg
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