Chicken Meatballs
Chicken meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that brings warmth and flavor to any meal. Juicy and savory, these meatballs are perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With a delightful blend of herbs and spices, they are sure to impress your guests. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, you can enjoy these tender bites with pasta, in sliders, or as appetizers with your favorite dips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the meatballs in batches.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown all over, turning gently with tongs.
- Optionally, pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve warm with spaghetti or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg