Chicken Meatballs
Chicken meatballs are a comforting classic that is simple to prepare and bursting with flavor. This easy recipe combines lean ground chicken with fresh herbs and garlic for a delightful bite that will impress your family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, these tender meatballs can be served with pasta, in sandwiches, or as tasty appetizers. Get ready to fill your home with the irresistible aroma of homemade chicken meatballs!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by finely chopping parsley and mincing garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix using your hands until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
- Optional: Pour marinara sauce over the cooked meatballs and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with pasta or as appetizers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg