Description
A quick and comforting recipe for tender and juicy ground chicken meatballs, perfect for kids and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, and optional Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, then mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of golf balls.
- If baking, place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- If sautéing, cook the meatballs for about 8-10 minutes in the skillet, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
- Optionally, simmer the meatballs in marinara sauce for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with spaghetti, on a sub roll, or alongside veggies for a wholesome meal.
Notes
These meatballs freeze beautifully; allow them to cool, then freeze individually before storing in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken meatballs, kid-friendly, quick meals, family recipe, comfort food