Chicken Meatball Recipe

Moist, tasty enough to enjoy all on their own (or with your favorite tomato or marinara sauce), and stuffed with a sneaky serving of spinach, these healthy Baked Chicken Meatballs are basic, done better.

Before you brush these off as the same ol’ same ol’ baked chicken meatball recipe you’ve tried before, I implore you to reconsider.

Made with lean ground chicken, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and fresh green spinach, this baked chicken meatball recipe is simply the BEST!

Make a batch for a perfect, crowd-pleasing appetizer (perhaps alongside some Mozzarella Sticks) or a double batch to freeze for a lightning-fast dinner tonight or any night of the week. Goes great as the main dish to these instant pot mashed potatoes!

Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs

These Baked Chicken Meatballs are the BEST! The perfect addition to any meal or to eat right on their own. Bonus: they’re meal-prep friendly to stock up throughout the week!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 30

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 236 calories, Sugar 0.6 g, Sodium 466 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Saturated Fat 3.8 g, Trans Fat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 19.5 g, Cholesterol 90.3 mg

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!

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and a little cooking spray.
2. Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
3. Roll the mixture into about 30 small balls. Place on baking sheet.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
5. ENJOY!

Baked Chicken Meatballs

The BEST healthy baked chicken meatballs with spinach. Made in the oven, serve these easy chicken meatballs with pasta, zoodles, or sandwich rolls.

Prep: 15min

Total: 35min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 meatball (without pasta or additional sauce)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 meatball (without pasta or additional sauce), calories 107 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 4 g

Ingredients:

• 1 large egg
• 1 pound ground chicken ((I like 93% lean))
• 1/2 cup whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated )
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (divided)
• 3 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped )
• 2 1/2 cups fresh spinach (lightly packed )
• Tomato sauce
• Cooked whole wheat pasta, zucchini, or other vegetable noodles
• Buns (for sandwiches)
• Toothpicks (to serve as an appetizer)

Instruction:

1. Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Beat the egg in the bottom of a large bowl. Add the chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, red pepper flakes, fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Finely chop the spinach so that it is in small bits, then add it to the bowl.
3. With a fork or your hands, mix until well combined, being careful not to compact the meat.
4. Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs and arrange them in the prepared baking dish, 1-inch apart, so they do not touch.
5. Whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste in a small bowl. It won’t be perfectly smooth but will bake up just fine. Brush over the top of the meatballs.
6. Bake the meatballs in the upper third of the oven for 18 to 22 minutes until cooked through. Serve hot with pasta, zucchini noodles, inside a hoagie bun, or any way you choose!

Chicken Meatballs

The best chicken meatballs baked until golden brown and flavored with garlic, herbs and spices. These meatballs are great served as an appetizer, or over a big plate of spaghetti.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 185 mg, Sodium 554 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground chicken (96% lean)
• 1 egg
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instruction:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with foil, and coat the foil with cooking spray.
2. Place the ground chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.
3. Roll 1 inch sized meatballs, and place the meatballs in a single layer on the baking pan.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are browned and cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Greek Chicken Meatballs

These delicious Greek Chicken Meatballs are full of flavor, so easy to make, and are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve the meatballs with a generous scoop of homemade tzatziki and your favorite veggies!

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Yield: 40

Serving Size: 5 meatballs

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 5 meatballs, calories 272 calories, Sugar 1.9 g, Sodium 589.5 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Saturated Fat 5.7 g, Trans Fat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 23.7 g, Cholesterol 113 mg

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, for frying
• chopped romaine
• feta, for serving
• cucumber
• tomato
• white rice
• tzatziki sauce

Instruction:

1. Add the meatball ingredients to a small mixing bowl and use your hands to mix until well combined. Next, use a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the chicken mixture and use your hands to form into meatballs.
2. When the meatballs are formed, heat a large skillet over medium heat and then add a tablespoon of oil. Next add the meatballs to the hot skillet and cook for roughly 3-4 minutes per side until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. You may have to do this in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
3. Serve the meatballs over chopped romaine lettuce with feta, cucumber, tomato, rice, and tzatziki sauce.

Chicken Meatballs – How to Make the Best Chicken Meatballs – Food Wishes

FAQ

Is it better to fry or bake chicken meatballs?

Why are my chicken meatballs tough?

How do you keep chicken meatballs from falling apart?

1. Massage your meat. True story. …
2. Add breadcrumbs. …
3. Add egg. …
4. Don’t add much apart from meat. …
5. Roll your meatballs in flour. …
6. Give your meatballs space. …
7. Shake your meatballs. …
8. Brown your meatballs first.

What goes with chicken meatballs?