chicken parm balls
These make great appetizers, dinner starters, game day munchies, or even served over a mound of spaghetti
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For chicken parm balls
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2 lbs. ground chicken
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¾ cup shredded pecorino or parmesan cheese
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1 tsp. kosher salt
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½ tsp. black pepper
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¼ cup finely minced onion
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2 tbsp. fresh minced parsley
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 eggs
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1 tsp. lemon zest
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4 cups marinara sauce, plus more for dipping(store bought or homemade)
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sliced mozzarella, cut into 1” squares
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1 tbsp. garlic powder
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chopped parsley - garnish for serving
How To Make chicken parm balls
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1Preheat the oven to 400º F. Set oven rack in upper part of oven.
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2In a large bowl, combine everything except the marinara and the mozzarella. Lightly mix together, using your hands or a large spoon.
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3Scoop 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.
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4Remove meatballs from the oven and increase the oven temperature to broil.
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5Spoon remaining sauce over meatballs, making sure to cover each one, followed by a small square of mozzarella.
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6Broil an additional 3 minutes, until the cheese has melted and just beginning to brown slightly.
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7Remove to serving plate and sprinkle on chopped parsley. Serve with additional sauce.
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