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Baked chicken meatballs for kids

Healthy Baked Chicken Meatballs (with veggies)

These Healthy Baked Chicken Meatballs (with veggies) are delicious, easy to cook, and versatile. Serve them as a snack with a dipping sauce, mix them with your favorite pasta sauce for a quick lunch, or layer them over rice for an easy weeknight dinner. Choice is yours!
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Course: dinner, lunch, Lunchbox
Cuisine: American, Brazilian, Deutsch, Italian
Keyword: baked chicken meatballs, chicken meatballs for kids, chicken meatballs with veggie, how long to cook chicken meatballs in oven, turkey meatballs
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 20 meatballs
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 lb chicken thighs or use ground chicken / turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 carrot shredded (medium size)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F and prepare a medium baking sheet (grease with olive oil or use parchment paper).
  • Place the chicken thighs, grated carrots and all the other ingredients in a food processor and blend until forms a paste.
  • Mold the meatballs using a small scoop (about 1 tbsp), or a spoon.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until golden and fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F)

Notes

  • Don't Skip the Olive Oil: Moisture is crucial for juicy and soft meatballs. Without it, your meatballs will shrink and dry out.
  • Squeeze Out Extra Moisture: If you add veggies like shredded zucchini, dry them properly. A cheesecloth can help you remove any excess moisture before adding them to the mixture.
  • Be Gentle: Don't overwork your meat mixture or pack the meatballs too tightly, or they will turn out rubbery and dry.
  • Grate the Carrots: Carrots must be grated in the food processor before being used to ensure they are finely shredded. You can also grate them using a food grater (use the medium or small side).

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Baked Chicken Meatballs (with veggies)
Amount per Serving
Calories
83
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
136
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
68
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
2
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.2
g
1
%
Sugar
 
0.3
g
0
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
561
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
 
0.2
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
29
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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