Description
This Italian chicken meatball recipe delivers juicy, flavorful, and tender meatballs made with fresh herbs, Parmesan, and lean chicken. Perfect for pairing with pasta, serving in subs, or enjoying as a healthy appetizer, they’re versatile, easy to make, and ideal for meal prep or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano or basil
- Olive oil (for baking or frying)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a skillet.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, and seasonings.
- Form mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Bake on parchment-lined sheet for 18–20 min OR pan-fry until golden and cooked through.
- Simmer in marinara sauce for 10–15 min to enhance flavor.
- Serve hot with pasta, in subs, or as appetizers.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the chicken—this keeps the meatballs tender.
- Use a thermometer to check internal temp: 165°F (74°C).
- Freeze raw or cooked meatballs for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg