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Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe
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This Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe offers a quick, flavorful, and healthy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights. Made with lean ground chicken and simple ingredients, these tender meatballs are baked to perfection with a lightly crisp exterior. Versatile and fuss-free, they can be personalized with various flavors and pair well with many sauces and sides.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Optional

  • 1–2 teaspoons olive oil (for drizzling before baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). This temperature ensures the meatballs cook thoroughly and develop a golden brown exterior.
  2. Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Shape the Meatballs: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter to ensure even cooking.
  4. Arrange and Prepare for Baking: Place the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet or a lightly greased wire rack set over a baking tray. Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs if desired for extra crispness and shine.
  5. Bake Until Golden: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and have a golden browned exterior.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Remove the meatballs from the oven and allow them to rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy on their own or with your favorite sauce.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the ingredients to keep the meatballs tender, not dense.
  • Use a scoop to create evenly sized meatballs for even cooking.
  • Bake on a wire rack to allow heat circulation and a crisp exterior.
  • Test bake one meatball first to check seasoning and adjust if needed.
  • Let meatballs rest after baking to redistribute juices and maintain moisture.

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