This basic chicken meatball recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and can easily be adjusted to take on any favorite flavor combination. I give the option to add jalapeno if you like it spicy, but sometimes we’ll go Asian-inspired and add in some sesame oil and scallions (maybe even a little ginger!) or more Greek-themed with oregano, orange, cumin, and mint.

Let this be your starter package and then riff on it based on what gets your family to the table. Bonus: these are pretty lean and protein-packed, so I often keep a big batch of them in the fridge for easy snacking or a post-workout pick-me-up. They’re great crumbled over pasta or on their own, but I especially love to pile a couple into a lettuce cup and top with some fresh herbs, cucumber or pickles, and a bit of hot sauce.