Hope you were hungry, because we have a delicious twist on a classic Italian dish. So let’s go head into the kitchen as we grab a Bite with Belkys!

Ingredients:

3/4 cup homemade or store-bought pesto3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs1 large eggSalt and black pepperRed-pepper flakes1 pound ground chicken1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Directions:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.Add pesto, panko breadcrumbs, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper and a pinch of red pepper to a bowl and mix to combine, ensuring the panko is fully moistened. Add chicken and cheese and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.Form the meat mixture into 15 small balls (about 2 tablespoons each) and place onto a baking sheet. Bake meatballs for 15-30 minutes. (depending on the oven and size of meatballs) Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes.Serve with extra pesto sauce on the side or with pesto-coated pasta.Enjoy!

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