Marinate Ahead
Baked Chicken Meatballs
Broccoli Pesto Rotini
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground chicken (or use ground turkey)
- 3 Tbsp whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ Tbsp dried oregano (or use 3 Tbsp fresh oregano)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Combine chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands or a spoon, mix to combine.
- Shape mixture into meatballs using about 2 Tbsp for each; arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes; remove from oven, and brush meatballs with oil. Increase oven temperature to 475°F, and cook 5 minutes longer or until golden brown.
