Home » Course » Main DishChicken Meatballs Pin RecipeRate RecipeAugust 21, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. These easy, healthy chicken meatballs make for a quick dinner idea or party appetizer. Jump to Recipe These chicken meatballs are great when you are looking for an easy dinner recipe, especially if you are short on time, because they are ready from start to finish in just 35 minutes. Oven-baked meatballs also make a fantastic appetizer. You are going to love these healthy meatballs and all of the ways to serve them. Plus they go great with just about any side dish and make meal prepping really easy. One of our favorite variations is turning them into buffalo chicken meatballs. Table of Contents CHICKEN MEATBALLS INGREDIENTSPOSSIBLE VARIATIONSSERVING SUGGESTIONSINSTRUCTIONSSTORAGE TIPSRELATED RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSChicken Meatballs CHICKEN MEATBALLS INGREDIENTS You may have all of these in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! See recipe card below for ingredient amounts. Meat: These meatballs are made with ground chicken, but could be made with other ground meat.Breadcrumbs: You can use regular or panko breadcrumbs.Egg: Use a real egg, which helps to keep the meatballs moist and binds the other ingredients together. Cheese: Grated parmesan cheese adds that traditional Italian flavor.Spices: Onion powder, salt, black pepper.Garlic: Mince your own cloves or use the store bought version.Oil: We recommend olive oil. POSSIBLE VARIATIONS Italian Meatballs: These Italian meatballs are another good appetizer recipe and go great with spaghetti.Air Fryer Meatballs: When you don’t feel like messing with the oven, make meatballs in the air fryer instead! Turkey Meatballs: Swap the chicken out for these delicious ground turkey meatballs.Cheese Stuffed Meatballs: If you want something different or are a cheese lover go for these mozzarella stuffed meatballs. SERVING SUGGESTIONS Enjoy this great recipe as a great addition to a full meal with these other recipes: Pizza Dough Garlic Knots – Dip these in homemade marinara.Italian Salad – Similar to Olive Garden and easy to make.Red Wine Sangria – Delicious and great when you are serving a crowd. INSTRUCTIONS If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED: parchment paperbaking sheetmedium size mixing bowl PREHEAT OVEN AND PREP BAKING SHEET: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. COMBINE INGREDIENTS: Add all of the chicken meatballs ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix together by hand. KITCHEN TIPThe chicken mixture will be sticky. Wear gloves or slightly oil your hands to prevent the meat from sticking to your hands while you roll your meatballs. ROLL OUT MEATBALLS: Make 24 meatballs by rolling them between your hands so they are about the same size, and place them on the baking sheet. COOKING TIME: Cook for 15 minutes, then turn the oven to broil until the meatballs are golden brown. KITCHEN TIPUse a cookie scoop to help form the meatballs so they are the same size. SERVE: Once the meatballs have an internal temperature of 165 degrees they are safe to serve with your favorite side dishes! KITCHEN TIPIf you make larger meatballs you will need to extend the cooking time. STORAGE TIPS Refrigerate: You can keep leftover meatballs in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: These easy meatballs can be frozen before or after they are cooked for up to 2 months. Defrosting: Allow the meatballs to thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking. RELATED RECIPES Turkey and Spinach Meatballs These healthy turkey spincach meatballs are cooked prefect everytime and are simple to make for a main course dinner or as an appetizer. See Recipe Air Fryer Meatballs These easy homemade meatballs cook to juicy, tender perfection in the air fryer. See Recipe Italian Sausage Meatballs Recipe Delicious classic recipe for large Italian meatballs. They pair well with spaghetti, pizza or meatball sub sandwiches. See Recipe Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs These cheese stuffed meatballs are oozing with flavor and mozzarella that goes great with spaghetti or a marinara dipping sauce. See Recipe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why are my chicken meatballs tough?Meatballs can be tough if the ingredients aren’t measuredd correctly, if they are overmixed before baking, or if they are not the same size. The smaller ones will be overcooked while the larger ones will need more time. Are chicken meatballs healthy?By using lean ground chicken, chicken meatballs have a higher protein content with less fat and calories when compared to beef meatballs. Can you make chicken meatballs gluten free?This meatball recipe is automatically gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free breadcrumbs. How to freeze chicken meatballs?To freeze raw chicken meatballs, after they have been rolled out place them on a baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes. Then transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 2 months. To freeze cooked chicken meatballs, allow them to cool completely, then place them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before serving. meatballs, parmesan 5 from 4 votes Chicken Meatballs Course Appetizer, Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Print Pin Rate 24 These easy, healthy chicken meatballs make for a quick dinner idea or party appetizer. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 1 pound ground chicken▢ 1 egg▢ ½ cup bread crumbs▢ ½ cup grated parmesan▢ 2 tablespoons oil▢ 5 garlic cloves minced▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper InstructionsPreheat the oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on your baking sheet.Add all the ingredients to a medium sized bowl. Mix ingredients together with your hands. Grease your hands. Form 24 equal size meatballs, rolling them so they are round. Place on your baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and cook on the top rack until meatballs are golden brown. Check to make sure they have an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the oven and enjoy. Notes The chicken mixture will be sticky. Wear gloves or slightly oil your hands to prevent the meat from sticking to your hands while you roll your meatballs. You can refrigerate meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you make larger meatballs you will need to extend the cooking time. NutritionCalories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet