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Chicken meatballs with Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs on a plate with golden baked surfaces

Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan and Panko Breadcrumbs

Chicken meatballs are tender, savory baked meatballs with a satisfying texture from Parmesan and panko breadcrumbs. They are an easy, dependable option for weeknight dinners or simple meal planning.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 25 meatballs / 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 236
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional – makes meatballs more moist)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • additional seasonings optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with foil and adding a small amount of cooking spray.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix until evenly incorporated.
  3. Shape the mixture into about 30 small meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the baked meatballs as desired.

Notes

For mixing, wash your hands, remove rings, and combine the ingredients by hand.