Description
Paprika chicken meatballs are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining tender ground chicken with the warm, smoky flavors of paprika. Perfect for any occasion, these meatballs are quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making them an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Serve them with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and watch as your family gathers around the table eager for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper until well mixed but not overworked.
- Shape into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C).
- While baking, heat tomato sauce in a saucepan with onion powder and season to taste.
- Serve the meatballs hot with the sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg