Description
Savory chicken parm meatballs blend Italian comfort with modern flair, bringing classic flavors into a playful handheld form. Melted mozzarella and marinara sauce create irresistible comfort perfect for weeknight dinners that will satisfy hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
Cheese and Herbs:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup (56 grams) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare a clean workspace with necessary cooking tools for assembling succulent chicken parmesan meatballs.
- Thoroughly blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, minced parsley, beaten egg, crushed garlic, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring uniform incorporation of ingredients.
- Gently shape the seasoned mixture into uniform, compact spheres approximately one inch in diameter, handling the meat mixture with light, careful touches to maintain tenderness.
- Warm olive oil in a generously sized skillet over medium heat, creating an ideal searing environment for the meatballs.
- Carefully place meatballs into the heated skillet, rotating periodically to achieve a golden-brown exterior on all surfaces, cooking for approximately 10 minutes.
- Cascade marinara sauce over the beautifully browned meatballs, reducing heat and covering the skillet to allow gentle simmering for 10 minutes, ensuring complete internal cooking.
- Lavishly distribute mozzarella cheese across the sauced meatballs, covering the skillet to encourage melting for an additional 2-3 minutes until cheese transforms into a molten, bubbling layer.
- Transfer the aromatic meatballs to serving plates, garnishing with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley for a vibrant, appetizing presentation.
Notes
- Ensure ground chicken is cold for better binding and easier shaping of meatballs.
- Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to prevent tough, dense meatballs.
- Use a light touch when forming meatballs to keep them tender and juicy.
- Test internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe chicken consumption.
- Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat and flavor complexity.
- Prep meatballs ahead and refrigerate for more intense flavor development.
- Use fresh mozzarella for a creamier, more luxurious cheese topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-23 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg