Chicken Meatballs
These Chicken Meatballs contain 9g protein and 121 calories per serving — an efficient micro-protein option for snacking or appetizers. Quick-preps 32 servings on the stovetop, making them ideal for batch-cooking protein-packed portions to pair with larger meals throughout the week. Use these to fill gaps between main dishes when you're short of your daily protein target.
Ingredients
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(240g)
- •2% Milk(80g)
- •Ground Chicken(907g)
Usually near ground turkey in the meat section. Check fat % on label.
- •Egg, Whole, Large(100g)
- •Garlic(300g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(240g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2In a small mixing bowl, stir together the Panko and milk until combined. Set mixture aside to soak for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
- 3In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, eggs, garlic, Parmesan, salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, Worcestershire, black pepper and the panade. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until evenly combined, being careful not to over-mix the ingredients.
- 4Using a medium cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop and roll the mixture into 2-tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. (I recommend greasing your hands with a bit of olive oil to prevent the mixture from sticking.) Mist the meatballs with olive oil spray and season with a few twists of freshly-ground black pepper.
- 5Bake for 15 minutes on the top rack of the oven (about 6 inches from the heating grates), or until an instant-read thermometer measures the internal temperature of the meatballs to be 165°F. Transfer to a wire cooling rack.
- 6Serve the meatballs immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
121
calories
9g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Saturated fat
- 2.0g
- Sodium
- 214 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.5g
32 servings per batch · ~58g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Meatballs have per serving?
Each meatball delivers 9g of protein with only 121 calories, making them a lean option for hitting protein targets without excess calories. The macro split is 5g fat and 10g carbs per serving.
How long does it take to prep Chicken Meatballs?
This recipe has quick prep time and yields 32 servings, so you can batch-cook enough meatballs for multiple weeks in one stovetop session. That means minimal time investment for a month's worth of protein-packed portions.
Are Chicken Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 121 calories and 9g protein per serving, these meatballs are excellent for fat loss phases where you need high-volume, low-calorie options to stay full. You can eat several servings without significantly impacting your daily calorie budget.
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