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chicken parm balls

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Private Recipe by
Renée G.
Uptown, AR

These make great appetizers, dinner starters, game day munchies, or even served over a mound of spaghetti

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For chicken parm balls

  • 2 lbs. ground chicken
  • ¾ cup shredded pecorino or parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ cup finely minced onion
  • 2 tbsp. fresh minced parsley
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • 4 cups marinara sauce, plus more for dipping(store bought or homemade)
  • sliced mozzarella, cut into 1” squares
  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder
  • chopped parsley - garnish for serving

How To Make chicken parm balls

  • 1
    Preheat the oven to 400º F. Set oven rack in upper part of oven.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine everything except the marinara and the mozzarella. Lightly mix together, using your hands or a large spoon.
  • 3
    Scoop and shape into small meatballs and place on a foil lined baking sheet. Spoon half the marinara sauce over meatballs and bake for 15 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove meatballs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to broil.
  • 5
    Spoon remaining sauce over meatballs, making sure to cover each one, followed by a small square of mozzarella.
  • 6
    Broil an additional 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted and just beginning to brown slightly.
  • 7
    Remove to serving plate and sprinkle on chopped parsley. Serve with additional sauce.
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