Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs
Discover the simple and delicious recipe for Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs. Perfect for a main course alongside your favorite sides, or as a delicious appetizer. Easy to make and a crowd pleaser, they are freezer friendly and a great meal prep food!
Servings: 25 meatballs
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion thinly minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup shredded parmesan
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking pan with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients. Use a spoon or even your hands to mix until everything is well incorporated.
- Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch thick meatballs. Arrange the meatballs in the prepared baking pan and drizzle them with extra olive oil on top.
- Bake the meatballs in the oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- Serve the meatballs warm alongside your favorite side dish or dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To freeze meatballs, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer the meatballs to a freezer-safe bag or container and store them for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 0.4mg