Chicken Meatballs
A simple Chicken Meatballs recipe, perfect for lunch, dinner or meal preps. These chicken meatballs can be prepared in the oven, on the stove top in a skillet or in the air fryer. High protein and lower calories.
Servings: 4
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer optional, if using air fryer preparation
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Ground Chicken 92% Lean, 8% Fat
- 1 Large Egg
- ¼ Cup Panko Crumbs
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Dry Oregano
- ¼ Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Optional but recommended
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all ingredients.
- Form into small meatballs, about a Tablespoon of mixture (or desired size).
Air Fryer Preparation
- Place meatballs in air fryer basket, being sure not to overcrowd *See Notes #1. Air fry at 400 °F for approximately 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 °F
Oven Preparation
- Place meatballs on a sheet pan lined with parchment, non-stick foil or spray pan with oil or non-stick spray. Bake in a pre-heated oven set at 400 °F for approximately 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 °F
Stove-Top (Skillet) Preparation
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with about 1 Tablespoon of olive oil or butter. Add the meatballs and brown each side, stirring every few minutes until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165 °F
Notes
Note 1: Spray or brush oil on basket if your basket is not a good quality non-stick surface or if food tends to stick to your basket.
Note 2: Nutritional information is calculated based on air fryer instructions. Will slightly increase if using oil or butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg