Mini Chicken Parmesan Party Bites
These mini chicken Parmesan party bites turn ground chicken into small baked meatballs with marinara and melted mozzarella on top.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground chicken raw
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup 2% milk
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, finely grated
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella, shredded
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with oven-safe parchment. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 3 minutes in a large bowl.
- Mix egg, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper into the crumbs. Gently fold in ground chicken. Divide into 24 equal pieces and roll into small meatballs, about 1 1/4 inches across.
- Bake for about 15–20 minutes, until the centers of several large bites register 165°F. Meanwhile warm marinara in a small saucepan.
- Spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons warm marinara over each cooked bite, using all the sauce, and divide mozzarella evenly over all 24. Return to oven for roughly 3–5 minutes until cheese melts. Serve 3 bites per appetizer portion.
- Serve promptly or hold at or above 140°F. Refrigerate in shallow containers within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F). Use within 3–4 days and reheat to 165°F.
Notes
Ground chicken fat levels vary. The estimate uses USDA generic raw ground chicken, not extra-lean chicken breast. Nutrition counts every topping; bread or extra dipping sauce is separate. Contains egg, milk and wheat. Cooking times are estimates; this recipe has not been kitchen-tested.