Italian Ground Chicken Meatballs
These Italian Ground Chicken Meatballs are light, flavorful, and easy to make. They’re the perfect healthier alternative to classic meatballs, ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
- Marinara sauce optional for serving
Instructions
- Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- For extra flavor, transfer the meatballs to simmering marinara sauce and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Serve with pasta, zoodles, or in a sandwich.
Nutrition Info (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
Notes
Tips
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Make sure not to overmix the meatball mixture to avoid tough meatballs.
- You can double the recipe and freeze extra meatballs for easy future meals.