Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl combine meatball ingredients, using ½ cup of breadcrumbs, until well combined.
1 pound ground chicken, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp. italian seasoning, ½ tsp. salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper, ¼ tsp. garlic powder, 1 egg
Scoop meat mixture into 1 ½ inch balls. Gently flatten ball in your hand and place a cube of cheese in the middle. Fold the meat around the cheese and roll back into a ball.
4 oz. mozzarella
Roll meatballs in remaining ½ cup breadcrumbs so they are well coated.
Add oil (enough to coat entire bottom in a thin layer of oil) to a large heat-proof skillet over medium-high heat . Add meatballs (in batches if necessary) and cook for 3-4 minutes while browning on all sides. Repeat with remaining meatballs and add more oil to the pan if necessary.
2-3 tbsp. olive oil for frying
Place browned meatballs on a plate. Add marinara sauce to the skillet and nestle meatballs in the sauce (don't completely coat).
32 oz. jar marinara sauce
Bake meatballs for 18-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Serve with your favorite pasta.
