EASY Baked Chicken Meatballs
Juicy baked chicken meatballs made with ground chicken, Parmesan, and panko breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil optional
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Optional seasonings:
- Italian seasoning
- Paprika
- Dried parsley
- Crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.
- Mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
- Roll the mixture into approximately 30 evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
- Bake the Baked Chicken Meatballs for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve immediately with your favorite sauce, pasta, rice, vegetables, or enjoy them as an appetizer.
Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce over spaghetti.
- Add to soups for extra protein.
- Stuff into sub rolls with melted mozzarella.
- Pair with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables.
- Great for weekly meal prep lunches.