Baked Italian Chicken Meatball Poppers
These scrumptious Italian Chicken Meatball Poppers prove that game day appetizers don't have to be full of fat and calories!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken breast
- 1 1/2 cups Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 6 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/2 small onion grated
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 4 egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well, but do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.
- Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, portion out meat and place on baking sheet. After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls. TIP: If you lightly wet your hands the meatballs will form better and crack less.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Remove meatballs from oven and transfer to serving platter to serve immediately, or add to sauce of choice.
Notes
Nutrition shown is per meatball, as serving size may vary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 28cal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 84mg | Sugar: 1g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg