Juicy & Flavorful Chicken Meatballs with Mayonnaise
These chicken meatballs are incredibly juicy and packed with flavor, thanks to a secret ingredient: mayonnaise! They're easy to prepare and simmered in marinara sauce for a comforting meal.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Large Non-Stick Skillet or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Chicken preferably 90/10 or 85/15
- 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Egg large
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise The Secret Ingredient!
For Cooking
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 jar Marinara Sauce 24 oz
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise.
- Gently mix the ingredients with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overmix to prevent tough meatballs.
Cooking
- Roll the mixture into 1 ½-inch to 2-inch meatballs, yielding about 18-20 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Pour marinara sauce over the seared meatballs, bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and tender.
Serving
- Garnish with extra fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce. These meatballs are great served with pasta, in a sub roll, or simply with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.