Description
These Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and versatile protein-packed option perfect for any meal. Made with ground chicken or turkey and seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan, they bake up moist and flavorful. Ideal for meal prepping, these meatballs can be enjoyed on their own, tossed in sauce, or added to pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional – makes meatballs more moist and yummy)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Additional seasonings optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, egg, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, olive oil (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and any additional seasonings. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into about 25 to 30 small meatballs, roughly the size of a golf ball. Place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown on the outside. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and enjoy the meatballs immediately as is, or incorporate them into your favorite dishes.
Notes
- These Baked Chicken Meatballs are the best! Perfect as a main dish, appetizer, or meal prep option.
- They pair wonderfully with pasta, salads, or sandwiches.
- You can customize seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Storing cooked meatballs in the fridge allows for quick reheating throughout the week.
- Use olive oil to keep meatballs moist, but it is optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 0.6 g
- Sodium: 466 mg
- Fat: 14.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 19.5 g
- Cholesterol: 90.3 mg
