Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Ingredients
1 lb. ground chicken
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Method
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs, egg, and milk. Mix well.
4. Add bread crumb mixture to chicken mixture. Mix well.
5. Shape into 1-inch balls.
6. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil.
7. Add chicken balls. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until browned, turning occasionally.
8. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat tomato sauce.
9. Add chicken balls. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through.
10. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
Potential changes & improvements
-Try using ground turkey or pork instead of chicken.
-Add some chopped onion or green bell pepper to the meatball mixture.
-Try a different type of cheese in the meatballs, such as cheddar or Swiss.
-For a bit of a kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meatballs.
What other food it works well with
-Serve chicken Parmesan meatballs over cooked pasta, rice, or potatoes.
-For a complete meal, add a side of steamed vegetables or a salad.
Common Mistakes
-Not browning the meatballs before adding them to the tomato sauce. This step adds both flavor and color to the dish.
-Not using enough tomato sauce. Be sure to have enough sauce to completely cover the meatballs.
-Not grating the cheese fresh. Pre-grated cheese can be dry and doesn’t melt as well.
Nutritional Information
-Serving size: 4 meatballs
-Calories: 320
-Fat: 22 g
-Saturated fat: 8 g
-Cholesterol: 107 mg
-Sodium: 562 mg
-Carbohydrates: 10 g
-Fiber: 1 g
-Protein: 23 g
Allergens
-Eggs
-Milk
-Wheat