Easy chicken meatballs are a simple, juicy, and flavorful homemade dish made with ground chicken, fresh herbs, and everyday ingredients. These tender meatballs are easy to prepare and can be baked, served with pasta, added to soup, or enjoyed with your favorite sauce. They are perfect for a quick family dinner or an easy meal prep option.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Use ground chicken with some fat for juicier meatballs
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the texture tender
- Keep the meatballs similar in size so they cook evenly
- Add fresh herbs for extra flavor
- Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving
This easy chicken meatballs recipe is tender, flavorful, and simple to make with basic ingredients. It’s a versatile homemade meal that works well with pasta, rice, vegetables, or a fresh salad.
Easy chicken meatballs
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the ingredients
Finely chop the onion, garlic, and fresh parsley
Add them to a large mixing bowl
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Make the meatball mixture
Add ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper
Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly combined
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Shape the meatballs
Form the mixture into small meatballs using your hands
Place them on a lightly greased baking tray
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Bake the meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C
Brush the meatballs lightly with olive oil
Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and fully cooked
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Rest and serve
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes
Serve with pasta, rice, vegetables, or your favorite sauce
