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Baked Chicken Meatballs

Delicious Baked Chicken Meatballs for a Healthy Dinner Night

Discover baked chicken meatballs that are juicy, healthy, and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken A mix of dark and light meat
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Swap for nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs or Almond Flour Breadcrumbs for tradition, almond flour for low-carb
  • 1 large Egg Binds the mixture
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Enhances flavor
  • 1/4 cup Parsley or Spinach (chopped) Fresh herbs for color and freshness
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Substitute with finely chopped onion if preferred
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for flavor
For Baking
  • as needed Cooking Spray or Olive Oil Prevents sticking and adds crispiness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs or almond flour, minced garlic, chopped parsley or spinach, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  3. Scoop the mixture and roll it into 1½-inch balls. Place them evenly spaced on the baking sheet.
  4. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or brush with olive oil.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C).
  6. Let the meatballs cool slightly before serving them hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 22gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for meal prep and serving with marinara or in wraps. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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