Description
These savory chicken Parmesan meatballs are made from scratch using lean ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. Baked to perfection, they offer a flavorful and healthier twist on traditional meatballs, served with warm marinara sauce for a classic Italian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound Ground Chicken (Lean protein base for the meatballs.)
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese (Freshly grated for flavor and texture.)
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (Plain breadcrumbs for binding.)
- 1 large Egg (Acts as a binding agent.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced for flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (Chopped for freshness.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (For seasoning.)
- 1 pinch Black Pepper (Freshly cracked for flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For cooking the meatballs.)
Sauce
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce (For serving.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your workspace with all ingredients and utensils.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Add Egg: Crack the egg into the mixture and mix until fully incorporated. The mixture should be slightly sticky.
- Form Meatballs: Form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Coat Meatballs: Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and gently roll them to coat.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Heat Sauce: While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Rest Meatballs: Once the meatballs are done, let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Using fresh Parmesan and parsley enhances the freshness and flavor.
- You can substitute Italian seasoned breadcrumbs for added flavor if desired.
- These meatballs freeze well if you want to prepare in advance.
