Whole30 Savory Chicken Meatballs
Elevate your meal prep game with these Whole30 Savory Chicken Meatballs—an irresistibly flavorful and nourishing dish that's perfect for clean eating! Made with tender ground chicken, almond flour, fresh parsley, and aromatic garlic, these meatballs are completely gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-approved, making them ideal for those following paleo or grain-free diets. A quick sear in olive oil creates a beautiful golden crust, while baking ensures they're perfectly juicy and cooked to perfection. Ready in just 40 minutes, these meatballs are versatile enough to star in a wholesome lunch, dinner, or even as a protein-packed appetizer. Pair them with roasted vegetables or a crisp green salad for a satisfying and healthy meal that’s sure to become a new favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Finely chop the onion and garlic, and chop the fresh parsley.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, almond flour, egg, chopped onion, garlic, and parsley.
Add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything gently with your hands until evenly combined.
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get around 16 meatballs.
Place the meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add half of the meatballs to the skillet. Sear the meatballs by turning them occasionally until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
Transfer the seared meatballs back to the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining meatballs.
Once all the meatballs are seared, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
Bake the meatballs for 15-18 minutes or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm as an appetizer or alongside a salad or vegetable side dish for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1337 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.7 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 604 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 1607 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 108.4 g | 217% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2921 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.
