Ingredients
✓ 1 pound ground chicken
✓ 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style)
✓ 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
✓ 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped, or 2 tablespoons dried)
✓ 1 large egg
✓ 2 cloves garlic (minced)
✓ 1 teaspoon onion powder
✓ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
✓ Salt and pepper (to taste)
✓ 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
✓ 1 tablespoon olive oil
✓ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
✓ 1 teaspoon dried basil
✓ 1 teaspoon dried oregano
✓ Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
✓ Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
✓ In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined but do not overmix—this affects the final texture.
✓ Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
✓ Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each for even cooking.
✓ Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs to help them brown slightly and enhance flavor.
✓ Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through—check by ensuring they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Notes
Ensure the meat mixture is not overmixed to maintain a moist texture; drizzling olive oil helps achieve golden-browned meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15