Name: Delicious Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup marinara sauce

Delicious Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

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These baked chicken meatballs are a healthier twist on classic meatballs, made with ground chicken and baked to perfection. They are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prepping. Serve them with your favorite sauce and enjoy a tasty, protein-packed meal.

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup marinara sauce

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Serve the baked chicken meatballs with marinara sauce and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

Ground chicken is a lean protein source that is lower in fat compared to beef or pork.

Baking the meatballs instead of frying them reduces the amount of unhealthy fats in the dish.

These baked chicken meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for easy meal prep.