Lemon Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
Juicy and flavorful chicken meatballs infused with creamy ricotta cheese, bright lemon zest, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light and delicious meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 0.5 kg ground chicken
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1 medium egg beaten
- 0.3 cup breadcrumbs plain
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
For Serving (Optional)
- lemon wedges
- extra chopped parsley
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 2.5-3 cm (1 inch) in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown. The internal temperature should reach 74°C (165°F).
- Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and extra chopped parsley, if desired. These are great on their own or served with pasta, rice, or a salad.
Notes
For a slightly crispy exterior, you can pan-sear the meatballs for a few minutes on each side before baking.