Description
These 30-Minute Baked Lemon Chicken Meatballs are packed with fresh flavors and made simply with ground chicken, zesty lemon, and Parmesan. Perfect for a quick and delicious dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup shredded onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
- Using a fork or your hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball, and place it on the sheet. You should get about 30 meatballs based on the size you choose.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly golden and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, over pasta, rice, or alongside veggies.
Notes
Ensure the meatballs are cooked through before serving; use a meat thermometer if necessary.
For added flavor, consider adding herbs like parsley or Italian seasoning to the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg