Description
Savory Black Rice Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and nutritious dish that combines ground chicken with black rice and a blend of seasonings, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup cooked black rice
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, cooked black rice, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients together until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve the meatballs warm with marinara sauce drizzled over the top or on the side for dipping.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey or beef for the ground chicken for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg