Description
These Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make option perfect for any meal or as a snack. Made with ground chicken or turkey, flavorful seasonings, and Parmesan cheese, they bake up moist and tender with a crispy exterior. Ideal for meal prep, these meatballs can be enjoyed right away or stored for quick meals throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional – makes meatballs more moist and yummy)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, egg, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into about 25 to 30 small meatballs, ensuring they are approximately uniform in size for even cooking. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown on the outside. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C) for fully cooked poultry.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the meatballs from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them on their own, with pasta, or as part of your favorite dish!
Notes
- These baked chicken meatballs are great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning by adding herbs like parsley, oregano, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Using panko breadcrumbs helps keep the meatballs light and tender compared to regular breadcrumbs.
- Olive oil is optional but recommended for moist and flavorful meatballs.
- Make sure not to overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure even cooking and browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 6-7 meatballs
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 466 mg
- Fat: 14.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 10.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
- Cholesterol: 90.3 mg
