Low Carb Savory Chicken Meatballs
Elevate your meal prep with these irresistible Low Carb Savory Chicken Meatballs, a flavorful and healthy twist on classic comfort food. Packed with the protein-rich goodness of ground chicken and almond flour, these meatballs are perfectly seasoned with parmesan cheese, garlic, and a medley of fragrant dried herbs like oregano and basil. Quick and easy to make, they’re pan-seared for a golden crust and baked to tender perfection, making them ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Whether served alongside sautéed vegetables, zucchini noodles, or a tangy low-carb sauce, these gluten-free meatballs promise to satisfy both your taste buds and dietary goals. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is a must-try for anyone seeking a nourishing and flavorful low-carb option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g ground chicken
- 50 g almond flour
- 30 g parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond flour, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands or a spoon until everything is well combined.
With dampened hands, form the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball, placing them on the prepared baking sheet. You should get approximately 16 meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the meatballs in batches to the skillet and cook just until they are browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. You don't need to cook them all the way through at this stage.
Transfer the browned meatballs to the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, alongside your favorite low-carb sauce or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.1 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 674 mg | 225% | |
| Sodium | 3318 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 128.4 g | 257% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 596 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2913 mg | 62% | |
*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.
