These Italian-style Chicken Meatballs are tender and juicy and coated with a tangy tomato-balsamic glaze. I flavor these speedy chicken meatballs with garlic and Italian-seasoned bread crumbs. But the secret star ingredients here are the pecorino Romano cheese and fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, which add to the flavor and texture as well. Healthy and delicious, this easy chicken dish is always a family favorite. The recipe yields 12 meal-sized or 24 appetizer-sized meatballs.
For best results, skip the extra-lean all breast ground chicken and look for a mixture of white and dark meat. Be sure to bake the meatballs until the internal temperature reaches 160 °F for food safety. Serve the meatballs on top of spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or avocado mojo bowls for a satisfying meal. Enjoy!
To make the Chicken Meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 325 °F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 minced garlic clove, ¼ cup milk, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Using a wire whisk, whisk well until the tomato paste is completely dissolved.
Add 1 pound ground chicken, ½ cup grated pecorino Romano cheese, and ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs. Using your hand, mix the ingredients together; the meat mixture will be somewhat wet.
Roll 12 medium-sized balls and place them into an ungreased baking dish.
In a small bowl, add 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste, 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, and ¾ teaspoon sugar and whisk to combine well.
Brush the tomato-balsamic glaze evenly over the meatballs.
Bake the meatballs for 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball registers 160 °F.
Serve with a side of choice.
These Chicken Meatballs are coated with a tangy tomato-balsamic glaze and baked to golden perfection. Healthy and delicious, these juicy meatballs are easy to make. Give this recipe a try and please come back to let us know how they came out in the comments below.
I made these Chicken Meatballs for my husband and he couldn't stop raving about them. They were super juicy and the taste was out of this world! I love cooking together and this recipe made our dinner so special. Can't wait to make it for family gatherings!
So easy, loved it
These chicken meatballs were bomb! Made them for a family dinner, and my kids couldn’t get enough. The sauce was tangy and delicious. Gonna make these again for sure!
OMG! These chicken meatballs are just fantastic! I made 'em for my hubby on our anniversary and he couldn't get enough! The cheesy goodness and fresh parsely make 'em delish! Defiantly a keeper for family night! 💖🍝
I tried these chicken meatballs last weekend for a family dinner and they were a hit! The kids loved the tangy glaze and I loved how simple they were to make. Will definetely make again!
Deliciosa
These meatballs were so easy to make and a hit with my kids! They loved the flavor, especially with spaghetti.
Amazing! These meatballs were a hit at our family dinner. Everyone loved them, I will make them again!
These meatballs are a family hit! Made them for Sunday dinner and everyone loved them!
Delish!
These chicken meatballs are simply great. I made them for a family dinner last week, and everyone loved them. The glaze adds a nice touch. My kids even went for seconds. It's nice to find a dish everyone enjoys, plus it's quick to whip up after a busy day.
Family loves these
These chicken meatballs are legit! Whipped up a batch for the fam, they loved it!
Delicious! I made these meatballs for family game night, and everyone loved them. Simple to whip up and a hit with the kiddos!
Superb!
