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Baked chicken meatballs with golden browned surfaces on a ceramic plate

Baked Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan and Breadcrumb Base

Baked chicken meatballs are tender, savory bites made with a Parmesan and breadcrumb base for a simple, versatile meal. They are easy to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners or flexible meal options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 25 meatballs / 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 236
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional – makes meatballs more moist and yummy)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • additional seasonings optional!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and coat it lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl until evenly incorporated.
  3. Shape the mixture into about 30 small meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

For mixing, remove rings, wash hands, and combine the mixture by hand for easier blending.