Tender and juicy, these chicken meatballs are the star of the show. Serve as an appetizer or make it the main item. Lots of recipe options listed.

I am a HUGE fan of chicken and chicken meatballs are at the top of the list of items I love. They go with practically everything. They are easy to make and cook quickly which is just more reason to love them.

You can purchase ground chicken in grocery stores and it’s perfect for when you want a pound or two, but if you plan on making chicken meatballs often or cook more than a couple pounds you might like to purchase boneless skinless chicken breasts and grind the meat yourself.

I have a meat grinder attachment on my KitchenAid mixer. The price per pound where I live is often $6.99/lb for 1 lb ground chicken, while the boneless skinless chicken breast can be $2.99/lb so if you’re making a lot it’s a great option to grind your own. I often make 6 lbs.

I have this this meat grinder attachment, I’ve had it for years. They now have a metal meat grinder which I believe would be more durable, and I found a less expensive version here.

How to cook chicken meatballs:

The number one thing to remember is to cook the chicken meatballs until the internal temperature is 165°.

Cook them on the stove in a skillet in 2 tablespoons oil until the internal temp reaches 165° add a lid and turn after you brown them so they stay juicy.

Bake them in the oven on a rolled edge baking sheet, add a tablespoon of oil, or line the pan with foil. bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°.

Place the meatballs on a baking tray and place it on the grill for an easy way to cook meatballs outside, no need to heat up the kitchen, great for the summer! Be sure the internal temperature is 165°. Non stick foil can be placed on the baking pan or spray it with an oil spray, so they won’t stick.

Cook them in an air fryer at 400° 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temp is 165°.

Using a quick read thermometer is best when cooking chicken, this is my favorite one. I have two of them (one for cooking inside and one for cooking on the grill) and buy them for gifts!

Oh, YEA BABY… it’s meatball time!

Honey Sesame Chicken Meatballs a fun savory sweet Asian sauce
Chicken Satay Meatballs– bring on this wonderful peanut butter flavor
Banh Mi Style Meatballs– flavorful and full of color, and the pickled onions make it amazing.
Lemon Wine Brown Butter Sauce– this is my number one sauce, serve with pasta or rice with chicken meatballs for a tasty meal
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs– OMG these are super-delicious
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs– like buffalo wings without the bones, super tender
Polynesian Meatballs– another fun flavor option!

And don’t miss these Greek Chicken Meatballs!

If you’re looking to make low carb or keto chicken meatballs – swap out 1/4 cup almond flour for the breadcrumbs, or use a low carb bread, allow it to go stale, and crumble/chop into breadcrumbs.

Sauces…

Oh, the possibilities. Here are more than 20 delicious options:

or purchase:

Hidden Valley garlic ranch
mustard mild or spicy
mustard
buffalo wing sauce
BBQ sauce

As you can see there are so many flavor options!

This is one of the meal prep dinners I make often, It’s quick and easy. And can make a lot of meals, they freeze well, or just pop them in the fridge. Cook pasta and toss it with your favorite tomato sauce. Add some cooked broccoli. Use a 1 tablespoon size scoop and add dollops of ricotta cheese on top and you’re all set. I use this style container for meal prep, to save time, money… energy and to have meals ready in minutes!

Can these meatballs be made with something else?

Yes, use ground turkey, pork, or beef.

Be sure to check out my other MEATBALL RECIPES that can be adapted and made with ground chicken.

chicken meatball recipe air fried, skillet cooked, or bake in the oven.

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