Chicken Parm Meatballs
A delightful twist on a classic dish, Chicken Parm Meatballs combine tender ground chicken with Parmesan and gooey string cheese, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken Preferably lean
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Optional
- 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
- 1 large egg
- 1 3/4 cups seasoned breadcrumbs Divided into 1/2 cup and the rest for rolling
- 1 stick string cheese Cut into 4 equal pieces
- 1/2 lb spaghetti For serving
- Tomato sauce For serving
- Vegetable oil For browning
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, optional red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan, egg, and 1/2 cup of the seasoned breadcrumbs. Mix everything until well combined, but do not overmix.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions. Flatten each portion, place a piece of string cheese in the center, and fold the sides over to form a ball.
- Roll each meatball in the remaining seasoned breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Place the meatballs in the skillet and brown them on all sides.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a lined baking tray.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked, with an internal temperature reaching 165°F.
Notes
These meatballs are best served over al dente spaghetti topped with warm tomato sauce. Optionally, sprinkle with extra Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.