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Juicy chicken meatballs simmering in homemade marinara sauce in a black cast iron skillet, illustrating an easy recipe.
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Classic Chicken Meatballs

5 from 1 vote
Tender and flavorful chicken meatballs, perfect for pairing with any sauce or enjoying on their own.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, American, Fusion, Italian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb  Ground chicken Preferably not all breast meat.
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs Panko or Italian breadcrumbs.
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Grated.
  • 1 each Egg Large, beaten.
  • ¼ cup Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Fresh, chopped.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  •  1 tbsp Olive oil For added moisture. Extra virgin.
  • 2 tbsp Milk Helps with tenderness.

Equipment

  • 1  Large Mixing Bowl For combining ingredients.
  • 1 Baking sheet For baking the meatballs.
  • 1 Parchment Paper To line baking sheet, prevents sticking.

Method
 

Add Instruction: Add each step individually. You can use the following steps:
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly oil the surface.
  2. In a large bowl, combine breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to create a panade.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl.
  4. Mix gently with clean hands just until combined. Overmixing will result in tough meatballs.
  5. Cook a small piece of the mixture in a pan to test for seasoning. Adjust salt and spices as needed.
  6. With lightly dampened hands, form the mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  7. Cook for 15-18 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the meatballs are lightly browned.
  8. Allow the meatballs to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help retain their juices.

Notes

  • Recipe Notes: You can use this space for:
    • Variations (mention the Asian-inspired or Greek meatball adaptations; however, for this case, I suggest creating the variations as separate recipes)
    • Tips for success (emphasize gentle mixing)
    • Serving suggestions (pair with marinara sauce over spaghetti, in meatball subs, etc.)
    • Freezing instructions (Can be frozen raw or cooked)