Description
These Chicken Meatballs with Tomato-Balsamic Glaze are a flavorful and healthy twist on traditional meatballs. Made with ground chicken and a sweet-savory glaze, they are perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Make the glaze: In a saucepan, combine tomato sauce, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Coat the meatballs: Toss the cooked meatballs in the glaze until coated. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
- Try serving these meatballs over rice, pasta, or zucchini noodles for a complete meal.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
