Description
These easy baked chicken meatballs are a comforting family favorite, bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907g) ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup (84g) breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup (56g; 4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for the sauce)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves (for the sauce)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
- Pinch of salt
- Optional for serving: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Mix together all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Scoop a portion of the mixture, about 2 tablespoons (30–35g), roll into a ball with your hands, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture until you have around 35 meatballs.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through. Insert an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness; the meatballs are fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Place the butter and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter is fully melted. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh herbs.
- Brush or spoon the buttery sauce onto the meatballs when they come out of the oven, reserving some extra for serving. If desired, sprinkle meatballs with crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm meatballs with the remaining herb butter sauce, over your choice of pasta or zucchini noodles.
Notes
These meatballs can be made in bulk and stored for later use, making them a great option for busy days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg