Description
These Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs are a simple, healthy, and versatile recipe perfect for any meal. Made with lean ground chicken or turkey, seasoned with garlic and onion powder, and baked to juicy perfection, they are easy to prepare and great for meal prep. Enjoy them as a main dish, in pasta, or as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken or turkey, egg, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, olive oil (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into approximately 25 to 30 small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly golden on the outside.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and serve immediately as part of a meal or enjoy as a snack. These meatballs also store well for meal prep.
Notes
- These meatballs are perfect for meal prep – you can make a batch and store them in the fridge or freezer for quick meals throughout the week.
- Use ground turkey as an alternative to ground chicken if preferred.
- Optional olive oil adds moisture, but you can omit for lower fat content.
- Feel free to add additional seasonings such as Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, or fresh parsley to customize flavor.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 7 meatballs)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
