Simple Baked Rooster Meatballs

Our Simple Baked Rooster Meatballs are a assured win at dinner. Whereas they’re not formed like dinosaurs, in case your children like rooster nuggets then we’re positive these floor rooster meatballs shall be certainly one of their new favs. We’ve added some wholesome fat into this recipe that makes them stuffed with juicy taste that doesn’t style greasy and heavy like some meatballs. Whether or not you’re serving them with pasta, in a sub, or as a stand-alone dish, these meatballs are positive to be a success with the entire household.

When you love meatballs, strive our Jalapeño Popper Meatballs or Best Swedish Meatballs & Gravy.

Why Our Recipe

  • A more healthy dinner changeup to the normal beef or pork meatball.
  • It’s a quick dinner answer that’s really easy to throw collectively.
  • Superior freezer recipe that doesn’t lose taste or juiciness.

A spatula picking up baked chicken meatballs from the baking sheet.

Simple Baked Rooster Meatballs are a complete household favourite. They arrive collectively so shortly and simply and can be utilized for quite a lot of varied meals, or eaten simply by themselves proper off the fork. And with all the savory flavors bursting from these 1.5″ balls of deliciousness, you may just do that.

Ingredient Notes

A bowl of raw ground chicken, surrounded by other bowls of measured ingredients, an egg and measuring spoons with ingredients.A bowl of raw ground chicken, surrounded by other bowls of measured ingredients, an egg and measuring spoons with ingredients.
  • Floor Rooster: Or use floor turkey.
  • Floor Rooster: Use both lean or common floor rooster, relying in your choice. Lean floor rooster shall be lighter, whereas common could also be a bit juicier.
  • Plain Bread Crumbs: Common or panko breadcrumbs each work. When you solely have Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs, you should utilize these however cut back or omit the added salt and basil.
  • Parmesan: Freshly grated is good for one of the best taste, however pre-grated can be utilized if that’s what you’ve readily available. Keep away from the powdered type in a canister, because it gained’t soften the identical.
  • Garlic: Contemporary garlic is beneficial for one of the best taste, however 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder may be substituted if wanted.
  • Worcestershire Sauce: Don’t fear, we will’t pronounce it both. When you’re out, you may substitute soy sauce or coconut aminos in equal quantities.
  • Milk: Any sort of milk will work, together with dairy-free options like almond or oat milk.
  • Further Virgin Olive Oil: This helps bind the meatballs and provides moisture. Avocado oil is an efficient various.
  • Egg: Important for binding the meatballs collectively. When you’re in search of an egg-free possibility, strive substituting 1 tablespoon of floor flaxseed blended with 3 tablespoons of water.

What about floor turkey?

Be at liberty to substitute floor turkey for the bottom rooster on this recipe. Floor turkey is available in varied fats choices, so we advocate utilizing a lean floor turkey. The cooking time and measurements all keep the identical!

Chef’s Tip

Olive oil is a superb addition to floor poultry as a result of it provides a lot moisture and taste with out making the meat greasy. And since olive oil is a wholesome fats, it makes floor poultry a more healthy possibility than floor beef with out sacrificing that excellent juicy meatball.


On high of spaghetti all coated with cheese…

You may serve meatballs plain or with gravy, as the primary dish subsequent to mashed potatoes, or dish them up with spaghetti sauce for spaghetti and meatballs. One other enjoyable means we like to combine it up is to serve them in meatball subs.

Fettuccini alfredo with baked chicken meatballs placed on top, with a fork digging in for a bite.Fettuccini alfredo with baked chicken meatballs placed on top, with a fork digging in for a bite.

Does dimension matter?

Within the case of meatballs, sure. When you form them too huge they’ll take longer to bake and find yourself not cooked by way of all the best way – not one thing you need with poultry. And too small in dimension they may cook dinner too quick and might find yourself dry. A great way to ensure they’re all the identical dimension is to make use of a cookie scoop after which use your arms to form that quantity.

Storage and Reheating Directions

Refrigerate leftovers in an hermetic container for as much as 5 days (probably 7 days in case your floor rooster was contemporary and just lately bought).

Freeze unbaked meatballs by putting the baking sheet into the freezer as a substitute of the oven. As soon as the meatballs are frozen, take away the baking sheet and switch to a resealable plastic freezer bag and so they’ll keep good for 1-3 months.

Reheat parts within the microwave on medium warmth in 30-second increments, turning the meatballs over between heating.

Extra rooster recipes…

Watch the video beneath the place Rachel will stroll you thru each step of this recipe. Typically it helps to have a visible, and we’ve all the time acquired you coated with our cooking present. Yow will discover the whole assortment of recipes on YouTube, our Facebook Page, or proper right here on our web site with their corresponding recipes.

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