Description
Enjoy this juicy and flavorful best chicken meatball recipe that incorporates turkey bacon for an extra kick. Perfect for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 4 slices turkey bacon, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, chopped turkey bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, and parsley.
- Mix the ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in size, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or pasta.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add some crushed red pepper flakes.
- These meatballs can also be added to soups or sauces for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg