Heart-Healthy Savory Chicken Meatballs
Discover a guilt-free indulgence with these Heart-Healthy Savory Chicken Meatballs, a nourishing twist on a classic comfort food. Packed with lean ground chicken, rolled oats for added fiber, and nutrient-rich spinach, these meatballs are seasoned to perfection with garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a touch of low-sodium soy sauce for a flavorful punch. Lightly seared in olive oil for a golden exterior and finished in the oven, this recipe ensures optimal texture while staying heart-healthy. Perfectly portioned and ready in under an hour, these meatballs are ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or served as a delightful appetizer with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Balanced, flavorful, and crafted with wholesome ingredients, this dish proves that healthy eating can be downright delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 50 grams Rolled oats
- 100 grams Spinach, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 large Egg white
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, rolled oats, chopped spinach, minced garlic, chopped onion, and egg white.
Add the low-sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and black pepper to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, searing them for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
Transfer the seared meatballs back to the baking sheet.
Once all meatballs are seared, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.5 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.2 g | 81% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 1052 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 117.7 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3969 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
