Description

Roll all of the yummy goodness of Chicken Parmesan into these bite-sized meatballs. They are healthier because they are chicken and because they are baked and not fried! Drizzle them with Marinara Sauce to make them even tastier.

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground chicken
• 3/4 cu. panko breadcrumbs (gluten free panko will work fine)
• 1/4 cu. finely minced onion
• 2 tbl. minced parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• zest of 1 small lemon, about 1 teaspoon
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cu. shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 quart Five Minute Marinara Sauce
• 4-6 oz. mozzarella, freshly sliced

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, setting the rack in the upper third of the oven.
2. In a large bowl, combine everything except the marinara and the mozzarella. Lightly mix together, using your hands or a large spoon. Scoop and shape into small meatballs and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Place the meatballs fairly close together on the tray to make them fit. Spoon about a half tablespoon of sauce over each meatball. Bake for 15 minutes.
3. Remove meatballs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to broil. Spoon an additional half tablespoon of sauce over each meatball and top with a small square of mozzarella. Broil an additional 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted and turned golden. Serve with additional sauce.