Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (or turkey)
- 1 packet classic ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko recommended)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onion (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, ranch seasoning, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 14 minutes, checking to ensure they are cooked through and not pink inside.
- While meatballs are baking, mix ranch dressing and sriracha together in a bowl for dipping.
- Serve meatballs hot with broccoli couscous and dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra juiciness, add a touch of olive oil to the mix before forming meatballs. Options for dipping sauce include honey mustard or spicy barbecue.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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