Gluten-Free Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

Name: Gluten-Free Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/4 pound Ground Dark Meat Chicken Or Turkey; 1 Extra Large Egg, Beaten; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Parsley; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Large Shallot, Minced; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes; ⅓ cups Grated Aged Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 cups Gluten Free Oats; 2 cups Tomato Sauce, Preferably Homemade, Heated

Servings: persons

1- 1/4 pound Ground Dark Meat Chicken Or Turkey
1 Extra Large Egg, Beaten
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4 cups Finely Chopped Parsley
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Large Shallot, Minced
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes
⅓ cups Grated Aged Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cups Gluten Free Oats
2 cups Tomato Sauce, Preferably Homemade, Heated

1
Preheat the oven to 400 F.
2
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, egg, tomato paste, olive oil, parsley, garlic, shallot, salt, paprika, chili flakes and Parmesan.
3
In a small food processor, pulse the oats until coarsely ground.
4
Add them into the bowl.
5
With clean hands, mix the chicken with the other ingredients until loosely combined.
6
You dont want to overly break up the meat.
7
Form the chicken into 2-inch balls (an ice cream scoop works well for portioning) and roll in your hands until round and smooth.
8
Arrange the balls on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake in the oven until cooked through and beginning to brown on the bottom, about 20-25 minutes.
9
Toss the meatballs with your favorite tomato sauce and serve immediately.

255

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/4 pound Ground Dark Meat Chicken Or Turkey, 1 Extra Large Egg, Beaten, 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Gluten-Free Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gluten-Free Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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