Get ready for a flavor explosion with these delicious ground chicken meatballs! Perfectly seasoned and unbelievably juicy, these little guys are like tiny flavor bombs that can jazz up your pasta, rock your salad, or steal the show in a rice bowl.
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These little flavor bombs are not your average meatballs – we’re talking about bites so juicy and delicious, they’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Whether you enjoy them in a pasta dish, on top of a salad, or in a rice bowl, these chicken wonders are here to steal the spotlight on your plate.
Picture this: perfectly seasoned ground chicken, mixed with garlic, onion, bread crumbs, and parsley. They’re really delicious. The best part, though? They’re crazy versatile. Toss them into your favorite pasta dish for a hearty twist, sprinkle them over a fresh salad to kick things up a notch, or let them be the superstar in a cozy rice bowl.
If you’re looking for more meatball recipes, we’ve got you. These turkey meatballs are similar and really yummy too, these Greek beef meatballs are next-level, and these Moroccan-inspired meatballs are some of the most delicious I’ve ever had.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- They’re versatile – you can enjoy these meatballs on almost anything that you’d like to add a little protein too. The most obvious choice is spaghetti noodles and marinara sauce, but truly, the sky’s the limit!
- They’re easy – the directions in this recipe call for baking the meatballs in the oven, which makes things SUPER easy.
Ingredients for Ground Chicken Meatballs
You’ll need a handful of ingredients for these meatballs – I bet you already have several on hand! Find ingredient notes (including substitutions and swaps) below.
- Bread crumbs – we used gluten free panko bread crumbs here, but you can use any bread crumbs that you have on hand.
- Onion and garlic – we used fresh here, but feel free to use garlic and onion powder, if you’d like! You’ll need a 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder and 3/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations and Modifications
- Use a different protein – feel free to use any ground protein you have on hand here. Ground beef, ground pork, or ground turkey would all be delicious.
How to Make Ground Chicken Meatballs
Making these meatballs is about as easy as it gets! Find the full how-to below.
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and use your hands to mix it together.
Step 2: Form the mixture into 2 tablespoon-sized meatballs and place them on a rimmed sheet pan.
Step 3: Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of the meatball registers 165°F. Serve and enjoy as you’d like!
Recipe Tip
If you’d prefer to cook these meatballs in a skillet instead of in the oven, simply heat 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs and cook on 3-4 sides until browned and cooked through, tossing every 4 minutes.
How to Serve
The sky is the limit when it comes to serving these meatballs. Serve them smothered in marinara sauce atop spaghetti noodles (as pictured below), in a rice bowl (this Greek chicken bowl comes to mind first), or hearty up a salad with a couple of meatballs. You can’t go wrong!
How to Store and Reheat
Store any leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in an airtight container (or bag) in the freezer for up to 3 months.
To reheat, simply pop a few refrigerated or frozen meatballs in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
The egg and bread crumbs in this recipe will ensure that your meatballs stay together, so no need to worry about them falling apart.
If your meatballs are overcooked, they’ll become tough, so be sure to follow the time instructions given in this recipe. You can also use an in-oven thermometer to ensure that the meatballs cook to perfection.
Again, don’t overcook the meatballs! Use an in-oven thermometer to keep them perfectly moist and delicious.
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Juicy Ground Chicken Meatball Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and use your hands to mix it together.
- Form the mixture into 2 tablespoon-sized meatballs and place them on a rimmed sheet pan.
- Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the middle of the meatball registers 165°F.
- Serve and enjoy as you'd like!
Recipe Notes
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Very flavorful and healthy tasting! We dipped them in a sauce. I’ll definitely make them again, might just add a little more seasoning.
Yay! Thank you, Lindsey!
Can you sub the egg for anything? We have an egg allergy at home and I’d love to know the best replacement for this recipe. Thank you!