Ingredients
– 1 pound ground chicken
– 1 cup cottage cheese
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Equipment Needed
– Large mixing bowl
– Baking sheet
– Parchment paper (optional)
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Mixing spoon or spatula
– Oven
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I preheat my oven to 400°F (200°C). It’s amazing how just a few minutes of waiting for the oven to heat up already starts my mouth watering in anticipation! In a large mixing bowl, I combine the ground chicken, cottage cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. When mixing, I always make sure not to overwork the mixture, which helps keep the meatballs tender and airy. The texture is so satisfying as I fold everything together, and the aroma of garlic begins to waft up—yum! (See the next page below to continue steps…)