Homemade Ground chicken meatballs Recipe!

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These Chicken Meatballs are made of ground chicken, cooked rice, garlic, and onion, and are coated in a luscious, flavorful, and delicious creamy sauce. Over mashed potatoes, noodles, or steamed Jasmine rice, serve. They’re going to be a hit with everyone!

CHICKEN BREAST OR THIGHS FOR JUICY CHICKEN MEATBALLS?

For juicy meatballs, I highly recommend using chicken thighs. I know chicken breast is healthier, lower in fat, and higher in protein, and it will be ideal if you are watching your fat intake, but if you want juicy meatballs, use chicken thighs or half dark meat+half white meat. Grind the chicken with the rice, onion, and garlic. If you grind rice with chicken, I guarantee you that no one will notice.

You can also ask your butcher to grind the chicken for you, and then simply combine the chicken with the other ingredients (chopped onion, garlic , cooked rice and egg)

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS MEATBALLS RECIPE

• You can make it in 10 minutes.
• It is made with real, whole ingredients that you probably have all the time
• Perfect meal prep recipe
• These meatballs literally goes with everything and they make a healthy and delicious meal
• Super juicy and crispy meatballs everyone will love!
• They are gluten free!

IS IT BETTER TO PAN FRY OR BAKE CHICKEN MEATBALLS?

Pan-frying meatballs is the quickest way to cook them; sear them quickly over high heat, then add to a simmering creamy sauce to finish cooking.

Bake these meatballs to cut calories. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit/200 degrees Celsius, place the meatballs in an oven-safe skillet, and bake for 10 minutes to get juicy meatballs on the inside.

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WHAT IS GROUND CHICKEN?

Ground chicken is simply raw chicken breast that has been ground up in a meat grinder to make chicken burgers, meatballs like in this recipe, or to add to soups and chilis.

You can make your own ground chicken by putting raw, chopped up chicken breast in a food processor and pulsing it a few times to grind it up, or you can buy it almost anywhere.

HOW DO YOU MAKE CHICKEN MEATBALLS?

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and seasonings. Mix everything thoroughly, then roll the mixture into 1 inch balls.

Place the uncooked meatballs on a sheet pan lined with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Place the meatballs in the oven and bake until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with a sprinkle of parsley and enjoy.

TIPS FOR CHICKEN MEATBALLS

• Ground turkey can be substituted for ground chicken with excellent results.
• Choose 93-96 percent lean ground chicken when shopping for ground chicken. Steer clear of 99 percent lean ground chicken breast.
• I serve these meatballs with a garlic butter sauce. To make garlic butter sauce, simply heat 4 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste in a saucepan. These meatballs can also be served in marinara sauce or with marinara sauce for dipping.
• When forming the meatballs, rub a little cooking oil on your hands. This prevents the meat from sticking to you and results in smoother meatballs.

HOW DO YOU KEEP MEATBALLS MOIST?

There are a few tricks to keep your meatballs moist.

• Make sure to use the olive oil specified in the recipe.
• Mix the meatballs thoroughly to distribute the eggs and bread crumbs evenly.
• Use 93-95 percent lean chicken meat to ensure that the meat retains moisture.
• Avoid overbaking the meatballs. When the tops are browned and the insides are cooked through, remove them from the oven.

CHICKEN MEATBALL VARIATIONS

These chicken meatballs are fantastic because they can be used in almost any sauce and can be customized to your liking. Here are some modifications you can make.

• Greek style: Add 1/2 cup chopped cooked spinach and feta cheese in place of the parmesan cheese.
• Cheese lovers can top the meatballs with 1/2 cup each of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
• Remove the Italian seasoning and replace it with 1 tablespoon chili powder. Instead of parmesan cheese, use shredded cheddar cheese. Instead of parsley, sprinkle a little cilantro on top of the meatballs before serving.
• Bacon: To the meatballs, add 1/2 cup cooked crumbled bacon.
• Stuffed meatballs: Stuff each meatball with a 1/2-inch cube of mozzarella cheese. When you cut the meatballs open, the cheese will be melted and gooey.

These chicken meatballs bake up crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They go well with pasta, as a pizza topping, in a meatball sandwich, and as a party snack. The options are limitless!

HOW TO FREEZE HEALTHY CHICKEN MEATBALLS

I recommend freezing the meatballs after they have been fully baked for maximum convenience.

• Allow the baked meatballs to cool before placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Place the baking sheet in the freezer (if yours looks like mine, you’ll need to make some room first).
• Allow the meatballs to harden in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours.
• Place the frozen meatballs in a zip lock bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible before sealing.
• Meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months.

You can also freeze the uncooked meatballs by following the same steps as above.

HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT BAKED CHICKEN MEATBALLS

• To keep. Cooked and cooled leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, preheat the oven to 350°F (if the meatballs are fully cooked) OR 400°F (if they are not fully cooked). Place the meatballs in a baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Then, bake until hot, 20 to 30 minutes for cooked meatballs or 25 to 30 minutes for uncooked meatballs (uncooked meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F).

Make sure you’re using a metal dish or a baking dish that can go in the oven with frozen food inside. (Some baking dishes will crack if placed in a hot oven with cold ingredients.)

RECIPE TIPS

• Make use of the best chicken you can afford. I used pasture-raised organic ground chicken.
• If you measure and roll the meatball mixture into 1 tablespoon size meatballs, these meatballs are perfectly cooked in 7 minutes.
• Place the meatballs in the air fryer basket in a single layer to prevent them from sticking together and to ensure even cooking on all sides.

• Use an air fryer parchment liner to make cleanup easier, or simply spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. I also spray the liner to prevent the meatballs from sticking to it.
• Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving because they will continue to cook slightly while cooling.
• Place the chicken meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.

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