Can I use a different meat?

Absolutely. You can sub in any ground meat in equal amounts. Note that cooking times may vary so check throughout baking.

Are these gluten-free?

If you're using regular panko breadcrumbs they are not gluten-free. That being said, you can sub in gluten-free breadcrumbs or even almond meal or almond flour in equal amounts for a gluten-free alternative.

Can I use different veggies?

Absolutely! Just sub in 1 cup of finely shredded veggies for the carrots and zucchini.

How do I serve these to my baby/kid?

For young babies serve whole and let them naw on it. As they get older you'll want to cut them up into smaller pieces (once they have their pincer grasp). My toddler likes them cut in half but older kids may like them served whole or halved.

Can I double the recipe?

Certainly! Since these are great to have on hand in the freezer, making a double batch is always a great idea. Just be sure to bake second batch on a different sheet pan as we don't want to overcrowd your pan.

Baked Chicken Meatballs [with Hidden Veggies!]

Baked Chicken Meatballs

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Looking for an easy and flavorful baked chicken meatballs recipe? Look no further than this tender and delicious version featuring a whole serving of hidden veggies! These are the perfect bite-sized protein to keep in the fridge or freezer that the entire family will love!

Author: Davida Lederle
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 16 meatballs 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Bake
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1/2 cup finely shredded zucchini, squeezed of all liquid
1 large egg

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine ground chicken, panko, Italian seasoning, salt, shredded carrot and zucchini.
Stir in egg until just combined.
Wet hands and roll chicken mixture between palms into 16 evenly-sized balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake in oven for 15 mins. Remove from oven and flip and bake for an additional 10-15 mins or until cooked all the way through.
Serve as is or in recipe suggestions above.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or 3 months in the freezer.

Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/chicken-meatballs/