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    Baked Chicken Meatballs

    Published: Apr 1, 2021 · Modified: Feb 1, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Ready in only 30 minutes, these easy baked chicken meatballs perfect as an appetizer, stand-alone meal, or paired with your favorite sauce. They're tasty, simple, and freezer-friendly too.

    baked chicken meatballs

    Ingredients:

    The full recipe is at the bottom of this page, but here's a quick overview of what you'll need & how to make it:

    • 1 pound ground chicken
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil 
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper 
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 
    baked chicken meatballs

    Popular Additions & Substitutions:

    Chicken: use 93 - 95% lean ground chicken if possible to help keep. the meatballs moist.

    Turkey: this recipe is also tasty with ground turkey.

    Breadcrumbs: you can also substitute Italian breadcrumbs for more flavor.

    How to Make Baked Chicken Meatballs

    Step 1: Preheat the Oven

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.

    Step 2: Make the Meatballs

    In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form meatballs that are about 1” wide. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet so that they are not touching.

    mixing chicken meatballs

    Step 3: Bake the Meatballs

    Bake for 20 - 25 minutes in the preheated oven. The meatballs should be cooked through (the cooked internal temperature of chicken is 165°F) and browned on the outside.

    mixing chicken meatballs

    Step 4: Serve

    Serve warm as a stand-alone meal or pair the meatballs with your favorite sauce.

    How to Serve Chicken Meatballs

    Chicken meatballs are super versatile! Here's a few of the most popular ways to eat them:

    • As an appetizer: no sauce needed, just serve them as-is
    • As part of a meal: add these to your plate, for example over rice or mashed potatoes and with a side of veggies
    • With pasta sauce (or any other favorite sauce): either smothered in the sauce or for dipping
    • Meal prep: these can be the protein in your meal prep for the week
    baked chicken meatballs

    These chicken meatballs are great to keep on hand (add a batch to your freezer!) to add to pasta dishes, burrito bowls, and much more.

    How to Store Leftovers

    In the fridge: store in an airtight container for up to 3 - 4 days.

    In the freezer: store in the freezer for 3 - 4 months. This recipe is very freezer-friendly — we love to make a double batch so that we always have extras to freeze!

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    baked chicken meatballs

    Baked Chicken Meatballs


    • Author: Megan
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 15 meatballs 1x
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    Ready in only 30 minutes, these easy baked chicken meatballs perfect as an appetizer, stand-alone meal, or paired with your favorite sauce. They're tasty, simple, and freezer-friendly too. 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound ground chicken
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray. 
    2. In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients. 
    3. Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form meatballs that are about 1” wide. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet so that they are not touching. 
    4. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes in the preheated oven. The meatballs should be cooked through (the cooked internal temperature of chicken is 165°F) and browned on the outside. 
    5. Serve warm as a stand-alone meal or pair the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 - 4 days or freeze them for 3 - 4 months. 
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Main Course
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: chicken meatballs

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