Baked Chicken Meatballs

25/01/2021
Yields60 Servings

Classification

NSW:   EVERYDAY   ACT: AMBER 

Ingredients

 2 kg chicken mince
 4.50 cups wholemeal breadcrumbs
 10 large eggs
 1.50 tbsp garlic, minced
 1 tbsp mixed herbs, dried or fresh
 3 medium onions, diced
 4 medium carrots, grated

Method

1

Preheat oven to 200°C.

2

Line a baking tray with baking paper.

3

In a large bowl, combine chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, herbs, onion and carrot.

4

Measure out approximately 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll lightly to form a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.

5

Place meatballs onto prepared baking sheet, then bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

6

Serve 2-3 meatballs with a meal.

Variations

  • Replace chicken with lean beef, pork or turkey mince.
  • You can use dried mixed herbs or if herbs are grown in your home or school garden use fresh herbs such as basil, rosemary and thyme.

Tips

  • This recipe can be used in meals such as: spaghetti with bolognaise sauce, meatball subs, salads or served as a hot meal with rice.
  • This recipe freezes well.
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 63g

Servings 60


Amount Per Serving
Calories 95.6
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.4g7%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Sodium 160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 5.3g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g3%
Sugars 0.96g
Protein 8.4g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 2 kg chicken mince
 4.50 cups wholemeal breadcrumbs
 10 large eggs
 1.50 tbsp garlic, minced
 1 tbsp mixed herbs, dried or fresh
 3 medium onions, diced
 4 medium carrots, grated

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 200°C.

2

Line a baking tray with baking paper.

3

In a large bowl, combine chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, herbs, onion and carrot.

4

Measure out approximately 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture and roll lightly to form a ball. Repeat with remaining mixture.

5

Place meatballs onto prepared baking sheet, then bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

6

Serve 2-3 meatballs with a meal.

Baked Chicken Meatballs