Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs
Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs offer a burst of flavor with every bite, transporting you to sunlit terraces by the sea. Made from lean ground chicken and infused with fresh herbs, these tender meatballs are baked to perfection and served with a rich tomato sauce. Ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, they can be enjoyed as appetizers or a satisfying main dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, parsley, garlic, red onion, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix well using your hands.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil and add crushed tomatoes and oregano. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the meatballs drizzled with sauce and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approx. 170g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor variations, substitute ground turkey or beef. - Boost nutrition by adding spinach or bell peppers to the meatball mixture. - To store leftovers, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.