Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb ground chicken(paid link)
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese(paid link)
• ½ cup breadcrumbs(paid link)
• 1 large egg(paid link)
• 3 clove garlic(paid link)
• 2 tbsp parsley(paid link)
• 1 tsp oregano(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 24 oz marinara sauce(paid link)
• 1 baguette(paid link)
• 4 tbsp butter(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

3. 3

   Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. While meatballs bake, prepare the garlic bread.

   15 min

5. 5

   Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 minced clove of garlic. Brush this mixture evenly over the cut sides of the baguette.

6. 6

   Place the baguette halves, cut-side up, on a separate baking sheet. Bake alongside the meatballs for the last 8-10 minutes of their cooking time, or until golden brown and toasted.

   8 min

7. 7

   Warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Once meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to coat.

   5 min

8. 8

   Serve the chicken Parmesan meatballs with the garlic bread on the side.

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