It helps them form better and keeps everything from sticking to your hands as well.
Simply reduce each amount to a little less than half, and crush the herbs in your palm before adding them to the mixture.
Do yourself a favor and grate some fresh cheese by hand.
Storing and Reheating Garlic Parmesan Meatballs
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
Reheat garlic parmesan meatballs in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until they are hot.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy Italian chicken meatballs on their own or serve them over a plate of cooked pasta. They would even make a delicious meatball sandwich!
These chicken parmesan meatballs are also excellent in soup, on top of pizza, or added to a casserole.
Marinara is the obvious choice for dipping sauce, but garlic butter and alfredo sauce are great options as well.
FAQ – Common Recipe Questions
You can easily make a few batches of garlic parmesan meatballs at once and freeze them for easy dinners.
Allow the chicken parm meatballs to come to room temperature, then flash freeze them on a lined baking sheet.
Transfer to a freezer bag (so you can grab as many as you need at a time) and store for up to 3 months.
To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator and cook for about 10 minutes in a 350°F oven.
Sure! The blend of herbs and cheese would taste delicious with turkey, beef, or even pork.
Just keep in mind that each meat has a different fat content, which may affect cook time.
Always check to make sure your food is cooked all the way through and make adjustments accordingly.
I’m all about using this chicken meatball recipe for spaghetti and meatballs, but you can actually top with some mozzarella cheese, add some garlic bread, and create the best chicken parm sub, ever.
You can also create new recipes with this dish, where you use half of the meatballs for a sandwich or pasta dish and the other half to put into soup. The ground chicken breast creates the perfect meat mixture for other options.
The best way to test the doneness of this ground chicken mixture is to use a meat thermometer. Insert the tip into the inside of a meatball, and as long as the temperature reads 165 degrees, they should be done and ready to serve.
Just add a little bit of grated mozzarella on top and a bit more Italian seasoning, and you’re set! Even a picky eater can’t deny delicious recipes like this.
Enjoy!
