Parmesan Chicken Meatballs

Name: Parmesan Chicken Meatballs
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 1/4 cup marinara sauce; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; 2 tbsp fresh torn basil leaves

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 large egg
1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Breadcrumbs plus more for rolling
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
4 tbsp vegetable oil divided
3 1/4 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
2 tbsp fresh torn basil leaves

Method

Combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl and stir until fully combined.
Roll meatball mixture into 1-2" balls.
Roll meatballs in additional breadcrumbs to coat. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp. oil over medium heat.
Cook about half of the meatballs at a time in the skillet, for about 4-5 minutes, until browned.
Transfer meatballs to a plate.
Preheat oven to 350F and pour marinara sauce in the skillet, laying the meatballs on top.
Bake for about 20 minutes, sprinkling mozzarella cheese on in the last 5 minutes.
Top with torn basil leaves and serve with spaghetti noodles.
ENJOY!