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Juicy Baked Chicken Meatballs

Ground chicken with Parmesan and Italian seasoning baked into juicy meatballs, ready in 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 medium yellow onion, grated
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • Olive oil spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven:

    Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

  2. Mix Chicken Mixture:

    In a large bowl, mix ground chicken with grated onion.

  3. Add Seasonings and Binder:

    Add garlic, parsley, egg, Italian seasoning, cayenne, salt, pepper, panko, and Parmesan. Combine with hands or spatula until just incorporated; avoid overmixing.

  4. Form Meatballs:

    Using a small scoop or tablespoon, scoop meatball mixture and roll into balls.

  5. Arrange on Sheet:

    Spray a baking sheet or wire rack with olive oil. Arrange meatballs 1/2 to 1 inch apart. Mist tops generously with olive oil.

  6. Bake Meatballs:

    Bake 18-20 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove at first sign of browning to retain moisture.

  7. Rest and Garnish:

    Let rest 3-5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan. Serve right away.

  8. Serve with Sauce:

    Serve as an appetizer with dipping sauce, or alongside pasta.