Easy Chicken Meatballs
Easy chicken meatballs made with ground chicken and baked in the oven until juicy and tender. A simple, reliable recipe for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 80% lean ground chicken
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped green onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For serving: Teriyaki or buffalo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground chicken, 1 egg, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper using your hands or a wooden spoon, being careful not to overmix.
- Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat onto the baking sheet. Using your hands, form into 1 1/2-inch balls and return to the baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered 16 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the cebter. Turn halfway through, if desired, so the bottoms don't brown.
- Toss in your favorite sauce or dip in teriyaki or buffalo sauce, if desired.
Notes
Pan Fried version. If you want to fry the meatballs instead, cook them in a pan with 2 Tbsp of oil over medium-high heat until cooked through.
Air fryer: Follow these directions to make meatballs in air fryer.
Storage: These meatballs can be kept in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Freeze: Store in a freezer friendly bag for up to 3 months. To avoid having them freeze in a clump, flash freeze them on the baking tray first before transferring them to the bag.
Nutrition
Serving: 5meatballs, Calories: 169kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 96mg, Sodium: 332mg, Potassium: 405mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 76IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 61mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
