Chicken Meatball Skewers

These Chicken Meatball Skewers have a great flavor and are perfect for baking or grilling. These skewers are stuffed with tender ground chicken and herbs, spices, as well as other ingredients. They can be grilled or roasted easily. These chicken meatball skewers are perfect for a BBQ or weeknight meal. They will also satisfy your appetite!

Ingredients:

Chicken Meatballs

• 1 lb of ground chicken
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup
• Fresh parsley chopped to 1/4 cup
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Half a teaspoon of onion powder
• Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
• Red pepper flakes (optional): 1/4 teaspoon
• Half a teaspoon of dried oregano
• To taste: salt and pepper
• 1 large egg
• Use 2 tablespoons of olive oil to brush or drizzle

Skewers for the Skewers

• Metal or wooden skewers. If using wood, soak it in water for 30 minutes to avoid burning.

You can serve:

• Tzatziki, ranch dressing or marinara sauce as a dip (optional).

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture

• Combine the ground chicken, Parmesan, Parsley, Garlic, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Red Pepper Flakes (if using), Dried Oregano and Salt in a large bowl.
• Stir everything until it is well combined. The mixture should be sticky and moist but still hold its shape once formed into meatballs. You can add more breadcrumbs if the mixture is wet.

2. Form Meatballs

• Roll the mixture with your hands into small meatballs of 1 to 1.5-inch diameter. You can form 12-15 meatballs, depending on their size.

3. Assemble Skewers

• If you are using wooden skewers to thread your meatballs on, make sure that they are slightly spaced apart. (About 2-3 meatballs each skewer).
• The process is the same if you are using metal skewers. Just slide the meatballs on the skewers.

4. Preheat the grill or oven:

• Grill Method: Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 200degC or 400degF). Brush the grates of your grill with oil to avoid sticking.
• Preheat your oven to 200degC (400degF). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

5. How to cook the Meatball Skewers

• Grilling: Place skewers onto the grill. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Turn them to ensure an even cook. The chicken meatballs should be golden brown and cooked through.
• Baking: Place skewers onto the baking sheet and bake them for 15-20 minutes. Flipping the skewers halfway through the cooking process will ensure that the meatballs have a light golden color and are cooked.

6. Serve:

• After the chicken meatballs have been cooked, remove them to a cooling rack or from the oven.
• Serve with your favorite dipping condiments, such as ranch, marinara, or tzatziki.

Tip and variations:

• To customize the taste, add different herbs and spices to the meatball mix. Add dried basil, thyme or cumin to the meatball mixture for a new twist.
• You can add vegetables to the meatball mix for added nutrition and flavor. Finely chop bell peppers or onions and mix them into the mixture.
• You can use Pecorino Romano or any other sharp cheese if you don’t have Parmesan on hand.
• Baking vs. Grilling: Baking is easier and produces meatballs that are still juicy. Choose based on your personal preference or the equipment you have.
• Use gluten-free flour and sauce if necessary.
• Meal Prep – These chicken meatballs skewers are easy to make ahead! The meatballs can be prepared ahead of time, then threaded onto skewers and stored in the refrigerator until ready to cook. You can also prepare them ahead of time and freeze them for future meals.

Nutritional Information (per skewer – 2 meatballs):

Note: The nutritional values listed are approximations and can vary depending on the specific ingredients used.

• Calories: ~200
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fat: 8g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sodium: 350mg

Why you’ll love these chicken meatball skewers

These Chicken Meatball Skewers have a delicious flavor, with a perfect blend of savory herbs and juicy chicken. They also have a crispy outer layer. These meatballs are great for grilling and baking and can be served as an appetizer, main dish, so party food, or as part of a meal. They can be paired with many different dipping sauces or sides, then this makes them a great dish for any occasion.