Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely minced (or use dried parsley)
- 1 teaspoon minced dried onion
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil, or another cooking oil of choice)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, ranch seasoning, parsley, dried onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with clean hands or a spoon, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
- Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1–1.5 inches), portion out the meatballs. Roll them between lightly greased or moistened palms until smooth. You should get about 18–20 meatballs, depending on size. Try to keep them uniform for even cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary).
- Cook for about 10 minutes total, turning occasionally so all sides brown evenly. After 5 minutes, flip the meatballs and continue cooking until golden and cooked through.
- Check doneness with a digital thermometer—meatballs are safe to eat when the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve warm with ranch dressing for dipping, or make a quick dip with an additional packet of ranch seasoning mix prepared as directed.
Notes
- Don’t skip the thermometer—ensuring the meatballs reach 165°F keeps them juicy and safe to eat.
- Serve as appetizers with toothpicks, in wraps, or alongside roasted vegetables for a full meal.
- Leftovers keep airtight in the fridge up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.
- To reheat, warm gently in a skillet, oven, or microwave until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 71
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Sodium: 203mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
