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Chicky Meatballs

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Keyword: chicken meatball recipe, chicky meatballs, hailey bieber meatball recipe
Servings: 16 meatballs

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs or gluten-free Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For Serving:

  • 1 1/2 to 2 cups marinara sauce
  • Cottage cheese
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil optional
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

  • Add the ground chicken, ricotta, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a large bowl.
  • Gently mix everything together until just combined. Try not to overmix. The less you work the ground chicken, the more tender your meatballs will be.
  • Shape the mixture into approximately 16 evenly sized meatballs.
  • The mixture will be softer than a traditional beef meatball mixture, which is exactly what you want. Let the formed meatballs rest for about 5 to 10 minutes before cooking. This gives the breadcrumbs a chance to absorb some of the moisture.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the meatballs and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, gently turning them until they're golden brown on the outside.
  • They don't need to be completely cooked through at this point because they'll finish cooking in the sauce.
  • Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet, surrounding and covering the meatballs.
  • Cover the skillet, reduce the heat and simmer for another 7 to 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are completely cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Spoon the warm marinara and meatballs into shallow bowls.
  • Add a generous scoop of cottage cheese and plenty of freshly grated Parmesan. If you have fresh basil, tear a few leaves over the top. A sprinkle of red pepper flakes is also delicious if you like a little heat.
  • Serve immediately.