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Chicken Meatballs

Chicken dinner takes a new shape with these savory meatballs! They’re baked, not fried, for a hands-off, mess-free meal. Serve over your favorite pasta and sauce, or alongside your favorite vegetables. Hint: Make a double batch and freeze half for another night!

96% would make again
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Chicken Meatballs
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

30 minutes

30 min

Ingredients

for 14 meatballs

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb ground chicken (455 g)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (25 g)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (60 g)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley (20 g), chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • pasta, cooked, for serving
  • sauce of choice, for serving

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 130
  • Fat 7g
  • Carbs 5g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Sugar 1g
  • Protein 10g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, panko, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and the onion mixture and use your hands to mix until just combined.
  5. Roll the chicken mixture into 1½-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. Serve with pasta and sauce of your choice.
  8. Enjoy!
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