Description
These Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful, healthy, and versatile dish perfect for any meal. Made with ground chicken or turkey, Parmesan, and simple spices, these meatballs are baked to juicy perfection. They’re easy to prepare, meal-prep friendly, and ideal for a quick dinner or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 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
- Additional seasonings optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, egg, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, olive oil (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and any additional seasonings you like. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into about 25 to 30 small meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Arrange them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The meatballs should be cooked through and slightly golden on the outside.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve them as a main dish, snack, or add to pasta or salads. Enjoy your delicious baked chicken meatballs!
Notes
- These baked chicken meatballs are moist and flavorful, thanks to optional olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
- Perfect for meal prep — store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Feel free to customize seasoning with herbs like parsley, oregano, or red pepper flakes.
- Use ground turkey as an alternative if preferred.
- Serve with marinara sauce, pasta, or as a protein-packed snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 6-7 meatballs)
- Calories: 236 calories
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 466 mg
- Fat: 14.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
- Cholesterol: 90.3 mg
