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Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs
199 reviews / 4.9 average
These Baked Chicken Meatballs are the BEST! The perfect addition to any meal or to eat right on their own. Bonus: they’re meal-prep friendly to stock up throughout the week!
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So when I say anytime, I really do mean anytime.
That’s what I love about these baked chicken meatballs. They are SO EASY to make and they can sort of turn into anything.
Here Are Some Of Their Best Features…
- They are BAKED.
- They are CHICKEN. (Turkey’s good, too.)
- They use one bowl.
- There are no cutting boards involved.
- There is no splattery sautéing.
- They are meal-prep friendly.
- Also freezer friendly.
- THEY GO WITH ANYTHING, anytime.
I’m not a meatball lover, but I LOVE THESE MEATBALLS.
These baked chicken meatball bites can go with spaghetti and meatballs, baked rigatoni, or any pasta for that matter. They can be served with mashed cauliflower and green beans (my current favorite), or saved for quick and healthy lunch meal prep with roasted veggies. Half of the batch can be tossed with buffalo sauce and half can be frozen for next week’s Swedish meatball dinner.
I don’t memorize many recipes – I have the magic green sauce, soft chocolate chip cookies, and wild rice soup burned into my brain, but that’s about it. THAT BEING SAID, this baked chicken meatball recipe is absolutely a memorize-the-general-concept-and-make-it-anytime type of situation.
See? Anytime. I told you I was serious about that part.
Let’s Get Cooking!
K, the recipe is such a breeze. Are you ready?
First, your ingredients. Just pile ’em in a bowl. All you really need to remember is panko, parm, egg, and chicken. The spices are pretty flexible.
Now OBVIOUSLY WASH YOUR HANDS and take off your rings and all that. And then dive in.
Mix, roll, roll, roll. And bake.
Put your feet up, relax for a minute, smell the deliciousness coming from the oven.
And then you’re done!
One of my favorite things about these is that even with being baked, they get a really nice browned exterior. You can always throw them in a saute pan if you feel like they need a little extra browning, but I will legit eat these straight off the baking sheet. Browned to perfection, if you ask me.
Okay, so what are you going to make with these? Because these are the little baked chicken meatballs that could!
They can be anything they set their minds to. An-y-thing!
Baked Chicken Meatballs: FAQs
Can I use ground turkey for these meatballs?
Yes! I really love making this with ground chicken OR ground turkey. If I use ground turkey, I like the dark meat ground turkey that they sell at Whole Foods.
Why do you use garlic and onion powder? Can’t I use fresh garlic and onions?
I prefer chunk-less meatballs when it comes to onion and garlic which is why I prefer to use powder. But if you like to have the chunks, I think you could use finely minced fresh garlic and onion with good results!
What’s that delicious sauce that’s pictured with the meatballs? I want it!
The sauce pictured here is a store-bought vodka sauce from DeLallo! It’s delicious. This romesco sauce would also be AMAZING!
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Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 30 meatballs / 6 servings 1x
Description
These Baked Chicken Meatballs are the BEST! The perfect addition to any meal or to eat right on their own. Bonus: they’re meal-prep friendly to stock up throughout the week!
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 and yummy)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
- additional seasonings optional!
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and a little cooking spray.
- Mix: Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
- Roll: Roll the mixture into about 30 small balls. Place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- ENJOY!
Equipment
Notes
For mixing, I usually wash my hands, take my rings off, and mix it all up with my hands.
Freezer Meal Version
- Mix, roll, and freeze:
1 pound ground chicken or turkey
1 egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper to taste
*Note: you can also bake them first at 400 degrees for 20 minutes and then freeze them fully cooked - Bake from raw/frozen: 400 degrees for 30 minutes
- Final Step: Serve with literally anything – personal fave includes some kind of pasta, red sauce, and a salad.
- Check out our full freezer meal posts with all recipes and instructions here!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked chicken meatballs, chicken meatballs, meal prep meatballs
View the freezer meal version of this recipe here.
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LemonPi
Ouu I want to make itty bitty slider buns and eat a million of these (and maybe share them with the kids..maybe)!
05/29/18 @ 6:26 am
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
That would be amazing!
05/29/18 @ 11:27 am
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Sarah Gibbons
I made these last night. They are so easy and delicious. I followed the receive exactly. They are so flavorful.reminds me of popcorn chicken.will make often.! 💪👏💜
09/06/18 @ 10:41 am
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karyn Fowke
Made these today for my 2 kids (3yrs and 10months) they were delicious I ate 3 before my kids got any😆. I used 2 chicken thigh and a small breast and blitzed it till mince texture also added grated onion and carrot. Will definitely make these again. Thank you for the recipe
03/03/22 @ 6:21 pm
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Avani
Looks yum! Question – is the taste of parmesan strong? My husband’s not a huge parmesan fan (criminal, I know). If it is – would you have any recommended substitutes or quantity adjustments?
05/29/18 @ 7:57 am
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
I wouldn’t say it’s too strong! If you find it is, you could always try subbing in another hard cheese.
05/29/18 @ 11:22 am
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Lisa Anselmi
Made these and they were really tasty. If I make them,for about 30 people can,I double or triple the recipe? What do you recommend?
06/18/19 @ 7:03 am
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Tamara
I made these for my 8 month old. So I added 1/4c of milk instead of olive oil (I wasn’t sure if olive oil would make them soft enough for her but may try it next time) and used mozzarella cheese instead of Parmesan just to help add softness for her and didn’t use any salt. She loved them. We ate them too they were definitely a softer/moister meatball but definitely still held together and a really yummy family meal which is a win.
01/17/21 @ 2:10 pm
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Lulu
These were so easy to make, & so tender & flavorful! The only tweak I made was that I used chili infused olive oil for 1 of the tbsp, to give it a little kick. I baked them a little shorter & then let them cook in marinara sauce til done. We ate them just as they were & also made meatball sammiches. Super yummy!!
01/22/22 @ 12:49 pm
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Jonny
Sounds like a real winner 😂
05/05/19 @ 2:53 pm
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Ginny
These are my go to, for anything calling for meatballs. So delicious every time. Thank you!!
10/17/21 @ 4:12 pm
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Brittany Audra @ Audra’s Appetite
I am amazed at how crispy golden brown these are from being baked! Love the simple ingredient list too…can’t wait to try! 🙂
05/29/18 @ 10:04 am
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
Hope you enjoy them! 🙂
05/29/18 @ 11:21 am
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Z
These are the BOMB dot com
12/01/21 @ 6:27 pm
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Melanie
These look great! If sensitive to gluten, do you think you could sub oats for the panko, or would you just leave the panko out altogether and not worry about a substitution?
05/29/18 @ 10:17 am
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
Hi Melanie! Some pulsed oats might do the trick, otherwise almond meal/almond flour should work as well!
05/29/18 @ 11:21 am
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Julie
Hi! It may not have the exact same taste/texture as regular panko, but I found Ian’s gluten free panko at several grocery stores. I have tried it in a meatloaf recipe (using ground beef) and thought it was really good with no funny taste. So maybe that would work here if you can find it. I’m definitely going to try it as soon as possible. This sounds so good!
05/29/18 @ 3:25 pm
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Julie
Gluten free breadcrumbs worked just fine! Have made these 3 times already, everyone loved them including 2 picky kids. Straightforward, easy recipe. Added dried parsley flakes but otherwise as written, aside from gf panko.
06/20/18 @ 5:51 pm
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Gbs
I don’t eat dairy- will the recipe work without the parm?
04/09/20 @ 7:39 pm
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Eman @ Pinch of Yum
Yep, it’ll still work!
04/10/20 @ 9:20 am
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Sharon Alvesi
I used nutritional yeast instead of cheese in mine- came out great
07/22/20 @ 8:11 am
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Salena Knight
I generally swap panko for quinoa or rice flakes and they tend to work just fine. I’ll let you know how I go with these!
06/01/18 @ 3:08 am
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Shawn
I use Ian’s gluten free Panko breadcrumbs (they are made of rice flour). They work great!
07/17/18 @ 8:54 pm
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Sarah
Works great with the Ian’s brand gluten free panic if you can find it! 🙂
07/22/18 @ 10:10 am
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Meredith
You can buy gluten free panko at many markets!
12/25/18 @ 1:59 pm
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Jada Adams
You can use crushed up pork rinds in ppace of the panko
04/29/19 @ 7:56 pm
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Steve Coffey
I’m in Seattle, and some of the stores here sell gluten-free panko. As well as gluten-free breadcrumbs. Always in my pantry! Worth looking for!
01/11/20 @ 5:31 pm
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Noops
I used ground 1/2 cup ground almonds and turned out great (even though I forgot the egg!)
03/06/20 @ 7:18 am
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Trudy
GF panko exists. Ask your grocer.
04/08/20 @ 3:20 pm
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Eli
They do make a gluten free panko.
10/18/20 @ 8:28 pm
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Janella
Is it possible to just leave out the cheese? I’m lactose intolerant, unfortunately
05/29/18 @ 12:20 pm
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Steph
No. It is not possible.
12/31/19 @ 7:44 pm
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Alicia
My husband is dairy free so I leave it out and they’re still amazing
01/13/20 @ 4:28 pm
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Lauren
These were great! I made them (mostly) as written with ground chicken except I added a little less than 1/2 a tap of Italian herb blend and I used 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan rather than 1/2. I used unseasoned Pablo. They came out delicious.
08/31/20 @ 6:58 pm
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Eman @ Pinch of Yum
Sounds delish, Lauren!
09/01/20 @ 9:39 am
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Sharon
I substituted nutritional yeast instead of cheese- came out great
07/22/20 @ 8:13 am
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Mimi
Thanks for the tip! I was wondering if nutritional yeast would work.
10/01/20 @ 7:21 am
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Lindsey
I ha e ground beef/venison mix defrosting…think they will turn out ?!?
05/29/18 @ 12:25 pm
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Jill
Do you do anything different to freeze them? Or just bake as normal and pop them in the freezer?
05/29/18 @ 12:27 pm
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Cynthia
Hi! If I don’t want to mix milk and meat, what could I sub for the Parmesan?
Thanks!
05/29/18 @ 12:39 pm
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Yzza
I used soy cheese and it turned out perfectly fine & delicious! You should try it!
10/31/21 @ 5:34 pm
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Caitlin
These look great! I know you said they’re freezer friendly, but would you recommend freezing before baking or after? Thanks!
05/29/18 @ 12:44 pm
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
We’d freeze them after baking!
05/30/18 @ 1:05 pm
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Jamie Ferrandi
cooking/reheating instructions for already cooked but frozen would be helpful, please!
11/05/20 @ 6:48 pm
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OH LA LATKES
I don’t like meatballs either but this recipe somehow has me convinced. First, the look absolutely delicious. Secondly, they would make such a great dish to meal prep and, thus, would make weekday dinners so much faster. Thank you for sharing!
E || OH LA LATKES
05/29/18 @ 2:34 pm
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Ellen
Seasoned Panko or plain panko?
06/16/19 @ 7:38 pm
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Kelli at Hungry Hobby
These are genius! I like that they go with everything! The hubby and I can pick different sauces to dip if we want. Loving that these are also super easy!!
05/29/18 @ 3:39 pm
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Martha
It’s 215 calories per serving. How many make a serving?
05/29/18 @ 3:52 pm
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
It will be about 5 meatballs per serving!
05/30/18 @ 1:02 pm
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Shivi
Yummy!
I can’t wait to try.
Easy and Simple Recipe
05/29/18 @ 5:43 pm
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Blogtastic Food
Mmmm yum! Love the beautiful caramelized colour on those meatballs! (:
05/29/18 @ 7:16 pm
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Michelle
OMG – how did you know I was looking for a chicken meatball recipe to make today?!?! Perfect timing as I was looking for inspiration to make healthy chicken meatballs for my 11.5mo old daughter! I loved how EASY your recipe was and it was super tastey! Since I was making these for my baby, I decided to omit the salt/pepper and added in a small organic zucchini (grated and moisture removed). Made 37 mini meatballs in total and froze them after cooling for easy meal prep. Thank you for sharing this recipe, love your blog and recipes! Xo
05/29/18 @ 9:27 pm
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
Love that! Glad you enjoyed them, Michelle!
05/30/18 @ 12:59 pm
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AJ
I have some already have some cooked chicken and would like to throw it in the vitamix to grind it up. Any idea on how long would I need to bake of using cooked chicken, please?
05/27/19 @ 11:58 am
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Angie
Thank you for a great recipe! For how long can we freeze these meatballs?
04/08/19 @ 11:25 pm
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Mart Bandee
This recipe looks quite simple but the results are just splendid. Will definitely try it out
05/30/18 @ 3:17 am
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
Hope you enjoy it!
05/30/18 @ 12:58 pm
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Chloe
I love chicken meatballs!
05/30/18 @ 5:48 am
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Allie
These are incredible! New staple in our house for sure. So quick, healthy, and easy. Thank you for another great recipe!
05/30/18 @ 9:25 am
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
Glad to hear that, Allie!
05/30/18 @ 12:56 pm
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Kelli
After they are baked, to freeze them, can I just put them all together touching? In other words, i don’t need to freeze them in a single layer
03/04/19 @ 5:53 pm
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proprepandfulfillment
I think we should eat vegetable salad with this… I like this and Would like to make it soon… How can I make it without the oven?
05/30/18 @ 9:25 am
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
You could definitely sauté them in a pan on the stove – just be sure to check that they’re cooked all the way through!
05/30/18 @ 12:56 pm
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Gwyn
Hey!! Wondering what you suggest instead of Panko to make it GF?
05/30/18 @ 11:05 am
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
Some almond meal or almond flour should do the trick!
05/30/18 @ 12:52 pm
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Emily
I made these last night for dinner and we devoured them. So easy, so yummy, and so perfect for lunch the next day. I’m going to have to make a double batch next time around. I think these would even be great for meal prep with a little salad and sauce for dipping!
05/30/18 @ 2:19 pm
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ANGIE KUCH
I would like to make these as a freezer meal. Do you recommend freezing them raw, then baking or putting in crockpot? Or freezing them already cooked?
05/30/18 @ 3:53 pm
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
We would recommend cooking them first and then freezing!
06/01/18 @ 8:50 am
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Jessica
I’ve never tried to make meatballs with chicken before! Definitely adding this to my must make list!
05/30/18 @ 4:59 pm
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Patty
These look amazing will be making soon. I have 1 question are you using ground chicken breast or a mix? Thanks for all your lovely recipes.
05/31/18 @ 4:51 am
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
Just ground chicken!
06/01/18 @ 8:48 am
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Suzanne
These look wonderful! Would they also work with rotisserie chicken?
02/13/21 @ 10:28 am
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Krista @ Pinch of Yum
Hi Suzanne! We’ve only made the meatballs using raw ground chicken or ground turkey. We don’t think it would work with chicken that has already been cooked.
02/16/21 @ 10:44 am
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Lindsey Jones
Made these tonight and they burned on the bottom before they were done in the middle. I greased the cookie sheet. Any idea why mine aren’t as pretty as yours? 🙂
05/31/18 @ 6:48 pm
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Jenna @ Pinch of Yum
Weird! I’ve done these before with parchment paper and no spray – you could give that a try too!
06/01/18 @ 8:28 am
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