Description
These Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and healthy option perfect for any meal or as a snack. Made with ground chicken or turkey, Parmesan, and flavorful seasonings, they bake up moist and tender thanks to optional olive oil. Easy to prepare and meal-prep friendly, these meatballs offer a versatile, crowd-pleasing protein boost that pairs well with pasta, salads, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and lightly spraying 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 prefer. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Using your hands or a spoon, roll the mixture into approximately 25 to 30 small, evenly sized balls. Place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Bake Meatballs: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit and are cooked through with a lightly browned exterior.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them on their own, as part of a meal, or stored for meal prep throughout the week.
Notes
- These Baked Chicken Meatballs are the perfect addition to any meal or can be enjoyed on their own as a delicious snack.
- They are meal-prep friendly, making it easy to stock up and enjoy throughout the week.
- Using olive oil is optional but recommended for extra moisture and flavor.
- You can customize seasonings to your taste, such as adding Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, or fresh parsley.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-7 meatballs
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 466 mg
- Fat: 14.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimated 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
- Cholesterol: 90.3 mg
