Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

My child won’t eat chicken parmesan but he’ll eat Chicken Parmesan Meatballs so there’s THAT!

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

I mean… I put it on garlic bread and served it with some spaghetti.

HOW COULD YOU NOT??

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

This recipe from Alton Brown Everyday Cook is definitely going into our meal rotation. The meatballs are tender and delicious. It’s definitely a fun take on an old classic….one that might get your picky eater eating!

Let’s gather our ingredients:

 

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

 

To make these more chicken parm like, we gotta dredge the meatballs in a combo of Parmesan and panko. Make a little bowl. Set aside.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

We get our bowl ready to make the meatballs in. Add a glug of olive oil.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Now we mix all of the ingredients together:

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

There we go!

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Now we shape them into meatballs.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

And then we make a story and put it on our Instagram stories. 

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Dredge!

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Fry them up!

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Clean the pan. Add the marinara.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Add the meatballs on top.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Followed by cheese and put that skillet in the oven!

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

COME TO MAMA.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

I CAN’T EVEN.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Here’s a wide angle.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Add parsley for good measure.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

DIG IN.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

GET SOME CHEESE IN THERE.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

Served this with my killer garlic bread!

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

YUM YUM.

Combine the flavors of Chicken Parmesan with meatballs with this Chicken Parmesan Meatball dish! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

GIMME SOME.

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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makes about 28 meatballs/ serves 4

recipe slightly adapted from Alton Brown: Everyday Cook

  • 3 oz. panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1.5 lbs. ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • heavy pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated
  • garlic bread, for serving

Heat oven to 400F.

Mix together 1/2 oz. panko with 1 ounce of the Parmesan in a small bowl. Set aside.

Combine the chicken, panko bread crumbs, egg, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the remaining 3 ounces Parmesan, basil, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt in a large bowl. Using your hands, gently combine until just incorporated, trying not to overwork the meat.

Divide the meatball mixture into 28 golf-ball-size rounds ( 1 ounce each) and roll them in the panko mixture.

Heat the remaining oil over medium heat in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet. Brown the meatballs in the oil, about 30 seconds on each side, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding the pan. Remove the browned meatballs from the pan and pour in the marinara sauce.

Add the meatballs back to the pan, cover with the mozzarella and bake until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Serve over cooked pasta or with garlic bread.

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