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 u003ca href=u0022https://pinchofyum.com/romesco-sauceu0022u003eromesco sauceu003c/au003e would also be AMAZING!

Can I use these for traditional spaghetti and meatballs?

Absolutely! I'd still bake them, and then afterwards let them simmer in some good spaghetti sauce. If you're on the spaghetti train, I'd also recommend these Ricotta Meatballs !

Best Anytime Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

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

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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!

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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!

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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