Description
These tender and flavorful Chicken Meatballs are a perfect addition to your meal rotation. Made with ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, herbs, and spices, these meatballs are easy to make and versatile to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls using hands or a cookie scoop.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches for 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Drain cooked meatballs on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with desired accompaniments.
Notes
- You can bake the meatballs at 400°F for 18–20 minutes as a lighter option.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
- Ground turkey can be substituted for ground chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
