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Chicken Meatball Recipe

Chicken Meatball Recipe

These juicy baked chicken meatballs are packed with fresh herbs, garlic, and Parmesan, then finished with a luscious lemon garlic butter. Easy to make and endlessly versatile, they’re perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper or Nonstick Spray
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spoon or Scoop

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced (or 3 cloves for stronger flavor)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Lemon Garlic Herb Butter

  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • pinch salt to taste
  • red pepper flakes optional, for heat

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  • In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, and parsley. Mix gently until combined.
  • Form meatballs using about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per ball. Roll lightly and place on prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and reach 165°F internally.
  • Meanwhile, make the lemon garlic herb butter. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add lemon juice and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, then stir in parsley, thyme, oregano, and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat.
  • Brush or spoon the warm herb butter over the hot meatballs. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Mix gently and avoid overbaking for tender meatballs. Don’t skip the lemon garlic butter—it adds flavor, moisture, and brightness.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 420mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword baked, Chicken Meatballs, easy, Healthy, Lemon Garlic
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