Description
These Baked Chicken Meatballs are a healthier twist on a classic favorite, packed with flavor and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pieces whole-wheat sandwich bread torn into pieces
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup grated onion
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons minced oregano
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the torn bread and milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the bread absorbs the milk.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, grated onion, egg, oregano, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Add the ground chicken to the mixture and gently combine until everything is evenly mixed.
- Form your mixture into meatballs, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, feel free to add herbs like basil or parsley. These meatballs can be frozen before or after baking for convenient meals later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Baked Chicken Meatballs, healthy meatballs, chicken recipe, easy dinner, American cuisine