Description
These Baked Chicken Meatballs are a healthy and delicious option for dinner. Made with lean ground chicken and packed with flavor from herbs and cheese, they make a perfect addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces whole-wheat sandwich bread torn into pieces
- 3 tablespoons milk
- â…“ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated onion
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons minced oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the torn bread pieces and milk; let it sit for a few minutes until the bread is soaked.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, grated onion, egg, oregano, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the soaked bread, and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the ground chicken into the mixture until evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
These meatballs can be served with spaghetti, in a sub, or enjoyed on their own. You can also freeze the uncooked meatballs for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Meatballs, healthy meatballs, ground chicken recipe, easy dinner recipe