Description
These Baked Chicken Meatballs are packed with flavor and easy to make. Perfect for a quick dinner, they combine lean chicken, parmesan, and simple seasonings for delicious, homemade comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup powdered parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well using a wooden spoon or your hands.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, portion the mixture into 20 balls, then roll them into smooth balls with your hands.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like oregano or basil.
These meatballs freeze well, so make a double batch for easy meals later.
Serve with marinara sauce or over pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg