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baked chicken meatballs.

Baked Chicken Meatballs

These Baked Chicken Meatballs are tender, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep, they’re a healthier alternative to traditional meatballs and packed with savory goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 23 meatballs
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup parmesan, grated
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • black peppe, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional, but great for flavor
  • chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven: Set the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix the ingredients: In a bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix until well blended.
    1 pound ground chicken or turkey, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 1 large egg, ½ cup parmesan, 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, black peppe, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Form the meatballs: Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 ½ tablespoons each. You should have around 22-25 meatballs.
  • Bake the meatballs: Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 23-25 minutes, or until fully cooked. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
    chopped fresh parsley

Notes

    • Overbaking: Bake just until cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Overbaking can make them dry.
    • Don't skip the olive oil: It adds moisture and enhances browning.
    • Packing meatballs too tightly: Roll gently to keep them light and tender.
    • To Store. Cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    • Freezing. After baking: Cool, then freeze in a container for up to 2 months. Before baking: Shape the meatballs, freeze them on a tray, and then transfer them to a container. Bake from frozen at 400°F for 25 minutes or until fully cooked.
    • To Reheat. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes or heat in a skillet with sauce.
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Nutrition

Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.3mg
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