Ingredients for Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- 1 1/4 lbs Ground Chicken
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Yellow Onion
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
- 2 cloves minced Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed Fennel Seeds
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (plus 1 teaspoon for brushing)
- 2 cups Pizza Sauce (divided)
- 10 oz Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, sliced into 20 rounds (about 0.5 oz per meatball, or 1 oz if using larger slices for serving)
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How to Make Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), placing the rack in the upper third of the oven.
- In a large bowl, gently combine all ingredients (except sauce and cheese) until just mixed. Avoid overmixing.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them a few inches apart on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce and 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
- Brush the sauce mixture evenly over each meatball.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove from oven. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of pizza sauce over each meatball.
- Top each meatball with a slice of mozzarella cheese (about 1 ounce per meatball).
- Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- While the meatballs broil, gently heat the remaining pizza sauce in a small saucepan on low heat.
- Serve the meatballs immediately, drizzled with extra sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
31g
Carbs
4g
