Chicken meatballs are one of those staple, freezer-friendly recipes that I keep on hand at all times! They are literally SO versatile and my kids LOVE them! Serve them as an appetizer, or substitute them in any recipe that calls for meatballs.
Why I LOVE this recipe:
One bowl. The prep on these babies is ridiculously easy! Just dump everything in one bowl and mix it up. Freezer-friendly. I love to keep a batch of chicken meatballs in the freezer at all times. They are my go-to when I don’t have a dinner plan and need something fast! Sometimes I just eat them along side some roasted vegetables and wild rice. Healthy. This is one of those healthy recipes that tastes ridiculously good! I love that is uses ground chicken because it’s a leaner meat and I love that the ingredients are simple, few, and flavorful. There is also no frying here, and in the baking process you’ll still get crispy, delicious meatballs.
Healthy Chicken Meatballs in 4 steps:
- Combine all ingredients. Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and use your hands or a spoon to mix everything together.
- Form meatballs. Scoop the mixture into 25- 30 small meatballs, and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet, ½ inch apart. 3. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. Homemade chicken meatballs will store well in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Make Ahead and Freezer Instructions:
The meatball mixture can be made 1-3 days in advance (depending on the freshness of your ingredients), stored in the fridge. To freeze cooked meatballs: Allow meatballs to cool completely, place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, place the frozen meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, or until warmed through, or warm in the microwave. To freeze raw meatballs: Once you have formed the meatballs, arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover the meatballs lightly with the plastic wrap. Flash freeze them by placing them in the freezer for 2 hours. Once frozen, place them in a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, and then bake as directed, or bak them from frozen at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
Serve Chicken Meatballs with:
Meatball Bake Spaghetti Thai Green Curry Meatballs Meatballs subs Swedish meatballs Or simply serve them plain and let them shine alongside some roasted vegetables!
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