baked chicken meatballs

Healthy Baked Chicken Meatballs with Spinach. Easy oven method for Italian chicken meatballs that are juicy and packed with flavor!

Baked Chicken Meatballs

chicken (I like 93% lean)

whole wheat panko breadcrumbs

Parmesan

olive oil (divided)

oregano

garlic powder

onion powder

salt

red pepper flakes

tomato paste (divided)

parsley

spinach

Tomato sauce

whole wheat pasta, zucchini, or other vegetable noodles

Buns for sandwiches (for sandwiches)

Toothpicks (to serve as an appetizer)

Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.

Beat the egg in the bottom of a large bowl. Add the chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 1 tablespoon olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, red pepper flakes, parsley, and 1 tablespoon tomato paste.

Finely chop the spinach so that it is in small bits, then add it to the bowl. With a fork or your hands (I’m all about the hands here), mix until well combined, being careful not to compact the meat. Shape the mixture into 12 meatballs and arrange in the prepared baking dish so that they do not touch.

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. It won’t be perfectly smooth but will bake up just fine. Brush over the top of the meatballs.

Bake the meatballs in the upper third of the oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until cooked through. Serve hot with pasta, zucchini noodles, inside a hoagie bun, or any way you choose!

These Baked Chicken Meatballs are the BEST! The perfect addition to any meal or to eat right on their own. Bonus: they're meal-prep friendly to stock up throughout the week!

Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs

chicken

1 egg

breadcrumbs

cup grated Parmesan

tablespoons olive oil (optional – makes meatballs more moist and yummy)

teaspoon garlic powder

teaspoon salt

black pepper to taste

seasonings optional!

Prep

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and a little cooking spray.

Chicken Meatballs Step 1

Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

Chicken Meatballs Step 2

Roll

Roll the mixture into about 30 small balls. Place on baking sheet.

Chicken Meatballs Step 3

Bake

Chicken Meatballs Step 4

Chicken Meatball Step 5

Ouu I want to make itty bitty slider buns and eat a million of these (and maybe share them with the kids..maybe)!

I used nutritional yeast  instead of cheese in mine- came out great

I'm in Seattle, and some of the stores here sell gluten-free panko. As well as gluten-free breadcrumbs. Always in my pantry! Worth looking for!

These were great!  I made them (mostly) as written with ground chicken except I added a little less than 1/2 a tap of Italian herb blend and I used 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan rather than 1/2.  I used unseasoned Pablo.  They came out delicious.

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OMG - how did you know I was looking for a chicken meatball recipe to make today?!?! Perfect timing as I was looking for inspiration to make healthy chicken meatballs for my 11.5mo old daughter! I loved how EASY your recipe was and it was super tastey! Since I was making these for my baby, I decided to omit the salt/pepper and added in a small organic zucchini (grated and moisture removed). Made 37 mini meatballs in total and froze them after cooling for easy meal prep. Thank you for sharing this recipe, love your blog and recipes! Xo

These are incredible! New staple in our house for sure. So quick, healthy, and easy. Thank you for another great recipe!

I think we should eat vegetable salad with this... I like this and Would like to make it soon... How can I make it without the oven?

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These Baked Chicken Meatballs are the BEST! The perfect addition to any meal or to eat right on their own. Bonus: they’re meal-prep friendly to stock up throughout the week!

You'll love these easy sheet-pan dinner with Italian baked chicken meatballs, tomatoes and onions. Loads of flavor in the meatball mixture from fresh herbs and spices to a bit of grated Parmesan. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to keep the meatballs nice and juicy!

Easy Italian Chicken Meatballs Recipe

onion

thyme leaves (divided)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Kosher salt

lb ground chicken (or ground turkey, if you like)

garlic

egg (beaten)

Parmesan cheese

bread crumbs (see notes

dry oregano

tsp sweet paprika

black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. And lightly brush a large sheet pan with extra virgin olive oil.

In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced onions and tomatoes. Sprinkle with kosher salt and about 1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme (leave the rest of the thyme for later). Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil and toss to combine. Transfer to the prepared sheet-pan and spread well.

In the same mixing bowl, now prepare the chicken meatball mixture. Add ground chicken, garlic, egg, remaining 1 1/2 tsp thyme, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs. Add oregano, paprika, pinch of salt and black pepper, and 1 cup fresh chopped parsley. Drizzle a bit of extra virgin olive oil. Using clean hands (remove any rings, of course), mix well until the chicken meatball mixture is well-combined.

Form the mixture into small chicken meatballs about 1 1/2 tbsp each (whatever size you choose, stick to it for even cooking.) Arrange the chicken meatballs on the same sheet pan with the tomatoes and onions (nestle them in between the veggies, making sure not to crowd the meatballs.)

Bake for 30 minutes or so, or until meatballs begin to turn a beautiful golden brown and the tomatoes collapse. (If after they've baked, you'd like a little more "crust" or color to your meatballs, you can remove them from the oven briefly and brush the meatballs with extra virgin olive oil. Turn oven heat up to 450 degrees F and return the meatballs to the oven for 5 more minutes or so, watch carefully.)

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Chicken Meatballs

Asian chicken meatballs are baked in the oven and covered in a sticky ginger, honey and sesame glaze and are on the table in 30 minutes.

Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs

green onions (finely chopped)

garlic (minced)

ginger

sesame oil

soy sauce

rice vinegar

garlic (grated

honey

cornstarch + 2 teaspoon water

Preheat

Combine

Thoroughly combine all the ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl.

Form

Form the mixture into 24-30 meatballs and arrange on a large baking sheet.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are slightly browned on the outside and cooked through.

Whisk

While the meatballs are baking, whisk together the glaze ingredients in a small saucepan.

Boil

Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking until the sauce begins to thicken. Reduce heat to low and continue to whisk occasionally until the meatballs are ready.

Pour

Pour the glaze over the meatballs on the baking sheet and toss to coat.

Serve

Serve meatballs as an appetizer or with rice and a vegetable.

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Here’s a great recipe that doubles up as a delicious appetizer or an easy weeknight meal. Asian chicken meatballs are baked in the oven and covered in a sticky ginger, honey and sesame glaze. On the table in 30 minutes and oh so yummy!

asian chicken meatballs

Serve with Marinara sauce, Pesto, Cheese Sauce, or with a side of ketchup or any other favorite dip. We like to have these on hand to use an easy lunch component or have them with pasta.

4-Ingredient Baked Chicken Meatballs

carrots ((optional))

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Coat with nonstick spray.

In a medium bowl, mix the ingredients together with clean hands. Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to measure out 2-tablespoon-size meatballs. Roll into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 24-26 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

(You can also make them smaller as 1 tablespoon balls and bake for 20-22 minutes.)

Serve warm or set aside to cool and freeze.

The BEST Baked Chicken Meatballs with spinach and parmesan for a dinner recipe that everyone will love. Make these quick and easy meatballs in about 30 minutes and add them to pasta, rice, salads - anything you want! They can also be made in advance, and there&#39;s a dairy-free and egg-free variation available. Every bite is delicious perfection!

Baked Spinach Chicken Meatballs

parmesan cheese

paprika

smoked paprika (optional)

pepper

whole wheat bread, toasted and crumbled (about 3/4 cup breadcrumbs)

olive oil

pasta sauce

Preheat Oven

Mix Chicken, Egg, Cheese, &amp; Spices

Mix the ground chicken, egg, parmesan cheese, and spices together.

Add Breadcrumbs &amp; Spinach

Add in the breadcrumbs and chopped spinach, mix.

Pour Oil In Skillet

Pour the oil into the bottom of a baking dish or cast iron skillet.

Roll Into Meatballs

Roll the mixture into about 18-19 meatballs, placing each one in the oiled baking dish or skillet.

Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.

Flip &amp; Add Pasta Sauce

Remove from oven, flip the meatballs, and add the pasta sauce, making sure to coat each meatball.

Bake for another 10 minutes (or until fully cooked).

Enjoy

Chicken meatballs are moist and delicious on their own or perfect for adding to your favorite dinner or appetizer recipes!

bread crumbs

worcestershire sauce

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix gently to combine.

Form mixture into 1 to 1½ inch balls.  Place meatballs on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake for 45 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees as shown by an instant read meat thermometer.

Chicken meatballs in a quick and easy piccata sauce are an easy and delicious weeknight meal your whole family will love. 

Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Italian seasoning

parsley, (leaves chopped)

breadcrumbs ((divided))

Kosher salt and black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil ((about 1/2 cup))

butter

lemons, (1 zested, both juiced)

dry white wine or chicken broth,

capers, (drained and rinsed)

Season the chicken: In a medium bowl, add the chicken, egg, Italian seasoning, paprika, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 of the chopped parsley leaves, and 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs. Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon each) and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix to combine.

Bread the meatballs: Onto a large plate, spread the remaining 1/4  cup breadcrumbs.

Shape the meatballs: Form the chicken mixture into small balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each). Roll them in the breadcrumbs to coat.

Sear the meatballs: Into a large nonstick pan set over medium heat, add enough olive oil to coat (about 3 tablespoons). Once the oil begins to shimmer, arrange the meatballs in a layer without touching. Sear, turning until each side is golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. (You do not need to fully cook the chicken meatballs at this point, they will finish cooking in the sauce.) Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.

Make the sauce: Leaving any leftover chicken fat in the pan, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the ghee or butter. Stir over medium-high heat until melted, then add the garlic. Stir until fragrant, then add the lemon juice, white wine, and capers. Season with salt to taste, then ring the sauce to a boil.

Finish the meatballs: Turn the heat to low and nestle the meatballs back in the pan. Toss or spoon a bit of the sauce on top. Cover and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and are no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes.

Serve: Sprinkle on the lemon zest and remaining chopped parsley (about 2 tablespoons). Serve hot, with plenty of piccata sauce spooned over top.

I've made these at least 3 times and I think this is my best batch yet. Followed the recipe to a T and they are SO good! Definitely one for the rotation. Thank you for sharing!

Delicious! I let the meatballs simmer for longer than suggested, and the sauce thickened up and made them taste amazing. My former-chef husband was very impressed.

Ground my own chicken for this and it was delightful! Loved it.

The sauce ends up being super oily. Why so much olive oil and then ghee on top of it?

This dish is spectacular!!! I only wish I had doubled the recipe. I love lemon so for me this was truly delicious and my husband absolutely loved it as well.

This recipe is so so so good! I’ve been making it weekly since I discovered this. A perfect weeknight meal.

I love chicken piccata but this was a really great spin on it.  Served it over bastamanti rice and it was so good—my husband said I can make this whenever I want!  Next time I’ll make more sauce for the rice to soak up.  Delicious!

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An easy, flavor-packed meal your whole family will love!

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