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Delicious Baked Chicken Meatballs for Quick Weeknight Dinners

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  • Author: lima
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Quick and healthy baked chicken meatballs that are moist and flavorful, perfect for busy weeknights.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Panko-Style Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dried Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, olive oil, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix with clean hands or a spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide and place them on the baking sheet with space between.
  5. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the meatballs reach 165°F (74°C) inside and are lightly browned.
  6. Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, serve over pasta with tomato sauce or with a side of steamed vegetables. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meatball
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg