Have you ever tried oven baked meatballs? They’re an easy and tasty way to prepare meatballs. Another advantage is that they require little attention, which is nice on a busy day.
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Why this Recipe Works
Together with some homemade Greek pita bread, these oven baked meatballs make a delicious meal. Of course, you can also use store-bought pitas to make things slightly easier and faster.
Ingredients for Oven Baked Meatballs
For these chicken oven baked meatballs, I used some simple ingredients. I gave them a Greek-style twist and served them with rice, a simple Greek salad with tomato and feta, and a tasty yoghurt dip.
- Meat: I used ground chicken, you could swap it for turkey or even beef
- Spices: for a burst of (Greek) flavor I used dried oregano, chili flakes and ground cumin
- Fresh herbs: in this recipe I used parsley and chives, you could also add some dill!
- Binding agents: I mixed in an egg and panko (coarse breadcrumbs) for juicy but firm meatballs
Baking Chicken Meatballs in the Oven
What I also love about this recipe is how little effort it requires. You mix everything together, spread the meatballs out on a baking sheet, and the oven does the rest. Ideal, right?
Also delicious are chicken meatballs served on their own as a snack, for example, at a party. The tzatziki dip is highly recommended, but the meatballs are delicious even without a dip. I love that chicken mince makes deliciously moist meatballs.
Oven Baked Meatballs Bowl
I love dishes where you mix everything together in a bowl. It always feels like a little party, and you can customize them exactly the way you like. Here, I’ve made it into a Greek-inspired dish, but these meatballs will also taste great with orzo and grilled vegetables or in wraps with spinach. Just add whatever you like!
Want to make it a delicious Greek bowl? Here are some of my favorite sides and components to turn it into a full meal:
- Greek salad with tomato and feta cheese
- Creamy cucumber salad
- Tzatziki
- Greek pita bread
- Zucchini fritter with feta
- White rice
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I bake the meatballs?
You can bake the meatballs in the oven for about 15-20 minutes.
Can I freeze the meatballs?
Once baked, you can easily freeze them!
With what do I serve them?
I’ve listed some of my favorite side dishes in the article such as Greek pita, tzatziki and a salad.
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Ingredients
- 500 gram ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 75 gram panko (coarse breadcrumbs)
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- 2 tbsp parsley (fresh, finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp chives (fresh, finely chopped)
- 1 tsp oregano (dried)
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- Olive oil. salt and pepper
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius / 428 Fahrenheit with top and bottom heat.
- Put all the ingredients for the chicken meatballs in a bowl.
- Place all of the chicken meatball ingredients in a bowl. Mix well, then shape the mixture into meatballs.
- Spread the meatballs out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle a little olive oil over them. Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve with your favorite side dishes, such as rice, Greek salad, pita, and tzatziki. Bon appétit!
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