Description
These 30-Minute Baked Lemon Chicken Meatballs are bursting with flavor from lemon zest and parmesan. They are easy to make, perfect for a quick dinner, and sure to satisfy anyone craving a homemade meal.
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 the oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Use a fork or your hands to mix 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 baking sheet. Aim for about 30 meatballs depending on size.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until slightly golden and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, over pasta, rice, or alongside veggies.
Notes
You can adjust the size of the meatballs based on your preference, but smaller ones cook more evenly.
These meatballs are great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later.
Experiment with different dipping sauces for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
