Easy Baked Ground Chicken Meatballs
These tender, juicy ground chicken meatballs are flavored with garlic, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, then baked in the oven in just 20 minutes. Each serving has 25 grams of protein, making them an easy option for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg whisked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced or microplaned
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley basil or chives, finely minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Add all of the meatball ingredients to a large bowl and mix well until combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoon sized balls of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Roll lightly in your hands to shape. This should make about 20 meatballs.
- Bake for ~15 minutes or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop for even sizing. Keeping the meatballs about the same size helps them cook evenly.
- Handle the mixture gently. Mix just until combined and avoid packing the meatballs too tightly, which can make them dense or tough.
- Check for doneness with a thermometer. Ground chicken meatballs are fully cooked when the center reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 5meatballs | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg
