Description
These Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful, easy-to-make dish perfect for any meal or meal prep. Made with ground chicken or turkey, Parmesan, and simple seasonings, they’re baked to juicy perfection and a healthier alternative to fried meatballs.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Mixture
- 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
- Additional seasonings optional
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray 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. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into about 25 to 30 small meatballs, roughly uniform in size for even cooking. Place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and golden on the outside.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from oven and serve warm. These meatballs are great as a main dish, appetizer, or added to pasta, salads, or sandwiches.
Notes
- These baked chicken meatballs are perfect for meal prepping and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Using olive oil is optional, but it helps keep the meatballs moist and flavorful.
- Feel free to customize seasoning by adding herbs like parsley, basil, or red pepper flakes for added flavor.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5-7 meatballs (approx. 125g)
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 466 mg
- Fat: 14.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
- Cholesterol: 90.3 mg
