Description
Baked Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy, and flavorful (no dry meatballs here!). Made in just 45 minutes using simple ingredients, these chicken bites are great for a quick and easy lunch, dinner, and anything in between. The whole family will love them!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- marinara sauce (optional, for dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a quarter sheet baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with garlic, onion, ginger, breadcrumbs, egg, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form into a uniform consistency. Set aside for at least 15 minutes or refrigerate overnight to allow all the flavors to infuse into the meat.
- Take 2 spoonfuls of chicken mixture at a time and roll into meatballs. Transfer meatballs onto the lined baking sheet. Lightly coat with some cooking oil spray to keep them from sticking, if needed.
- Bake until fully cooked through (when internal temperature reaches 165F), about 25 minutes.
- Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a side of marinara sauce, if desired.
Air Fryer Instructions:
- Place the chicken meatballs in a single layer into the air fryer basket and lightly coat with some cooking oil spray to keep them from sticking.
- Air fry the meatballs at 350F for 10-13 minutes until browned nicely and fully cooked through, gently shaking the basket halfway during cooking to brown evenly.
Notes
How to store: Refrigerate cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
How to reheat: You can reheat leftover meatballs in the oven, air fryer, stovetop, or microwave. Always make sure the internal temperature of the chicken meatballs reaches 165°F when reheating to ensure they are safe to eat.
- Oven: Reheat in the oven 350F for 10-15 minutes.
- Air fryer: Reheat in the air fryer at 350F for 5-10 minutes.
- Stovetop: Heat a small amount of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken meatballs and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Microwave: Reheat in the microwave on medium power for 30-60 seconds until heated through.
How to freeze: Allow the meatballs to cool completely and then transfer them to a lined baking sheet. Freeze for one hour uncovered or until completely frozen, then transfer the frozen meatballs to a freezer bag. Reheat straight from frozen in the oven or air fryer at 350F for about 15 minutes (oven) or 10 minutes (air fryer).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American