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Calabrian Chicken Meatballs

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Made with ground chicken, spicy Calabrian chili peppers, garlic, fresh basil, and two types of cheese, these Calabrian Chicken Meatballs are loaded with flavor!  Great with your favorite pasta, or serve with toothpicks for an easy appetizer.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 15 meatballs

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground chicken regular, not extra lean
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Italian or Panko
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • 2 tbsp crushed Calabrian chilies
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 5 fresh basil leaves chopped or chiffonade
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Either spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or use parchment paper.
  • Combine all of the ingredient in a large bowl. When fully incorporated, grab small handfuls and roll into meatballs. I get about 15 golf ball-sized meatballs.
  • Bake meatballs on baking sheet for 20 minutes.
  • These meatballs are great with pasta, served as appetizers with toothpicks, or on hoagie rolls for meatball subs with marinara and cheese! Enjoy!
Keyword Calabrian Chilies, Chicken, Ground chicken, Meatballs
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