Easy Chicken Meatballs

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Easy chicken meatballs are a quick, versatile dinner option you can customize to fit your family's tastes. With only 5 ingredients and ready in 30 minutes, these are a lifesaver on busy nights when you just don't know what to make.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 large egg
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with foil, spray it with nonstick cooking spray, then set it aside.
Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Using clean hands, or a rubber spatula, mix everything together just until evenly combined. Don't overmix or the meatballs will be tough, not tender.
1 lb ground chicken, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
Roll into 18-20 roughly even meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet in rows spaced evenly apart.
Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly crisped/golden brown on the outside.
Use immediately, or cool and freeze.

Notes

You can air fry these meatballs. To do it, spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray and add the meatballs in a single layer with space in between them all. Spray them lightly with oil. Air fry at 400F for 10 minutes. Flip and spray again. Then continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes. Repeat for the rest of the meatballs.
Don't overmix the meat or the meatballs will be tough, not tender.
You can add so many flavors to these! If you want an Italian spin, add a teaspoon or so of Italian seasoning blend and some fresh, pressed or minced garlic. For a southwest flair, add some chili powder, cumin, and paprika. The sky's the limit!

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