Description
These 30-Minute Baked Lemon Chicken Meatballs are packed with irresistible flavor, made with simple ingredients like ground chicken and lemon zest, making them perfect for a quick, 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 Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
- Mix thoroughly using a fork or your hands until well combined.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture, roll them into balls, and place on the baking sheet. You should make about 30 meatballs depending on size.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are slightly golden and cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, over pasta, rice, or alongside veggies.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste if desired.
These meatballs freeze well, so you can make a double batch for later.
Opt for chicken thigh meat for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 631mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 97mg