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Baked Chicken Meatballs

Simple, juicy baked chicken meatballs that are quick to prepare and versatile for meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken (or ground turkey)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 56 g; or crushed saltine crackers
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 50 g
  • 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 parsley about 15 g, chopped

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • spoon or scoop
  • meat chopper
  • parchment paper or nonstick spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat it with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan, garlic powder (or minced garlic), onion powder (or diced onion), dried oregano, and chopped parsley.
  3. Use your hands, a meat chopper, or a spoon to mix everything until evenly combined but do not overwork the meat.
  4. Scoop and shape the mixture into about 25 small meatballs (approximately 1 inch each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 1/2 inch apart.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Yield: about 25 small meatballs.
  • Serving size: 5 meatballs.
  • Make ahead: mix ingredients, refrigerate 1–3 days, then form and bake as directed.
  • To freeze baked meatballs: freeze up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container.
  • To freeze raw meatballs: flash freeze on a tray 2 hours, then transfer to a bag and freeze up to 3 months.
  • Air fryer option: air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through.