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    Published: Nov 5, 2019 · Modified: Jun 22, 2021 by Roché Woodworth · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Chicken Meatballs

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    This is a quick and easy baked Chicken Meatballs recipe with a secret hidden vegetable! 6 Ingredients. 30 Minutes. Gluten Free. Low Carb. Paleo. Keto.
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    Top Shot of Chicken Meatballs topped with fresh chopped herbs in a white casserole dish.

    This is a quick and easy recipe for Chicken Meatballs. They contain a hidden vegetable (zucchini) so it's a great way to sneak some veggies in for your kids.

    You'll only need 6 simple ingredients to make these meatballs and can have the dish ready in about 30 minutes.

    This chicken meatballs recipe is Gluten Free, Low Carb, Keto, Paleo and Whole30 compliant.

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    🥘 ingredients

    You will need:

    • chicken breasts
    • zucchini
    • egg
    • cloves garlic
    • dried oregano
    • celery seeds
    • salt
    • black pepper

    🔪 instructions

    Chicken meatballs step by step photo grid.
    1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
    2. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blitz until fine and well combined. (Photo 1 & 2)
    3. Roll into bite-sized meatballs (don't worry if they seem a bit too sticky or loose - they'll stay together perfectly once you sear them). (Photo 3)
    4. Heat up a pan and sear the meatballs in a bit of oil for a minute or two on each side until they get a light golden color. You might need to do 2 batches. (Photo 4)
    5. Transfer the meatballs to a lined baking tray and pop in the oven for approximately 10 minutes. Double check that the meatballs are cooked in the center. (Photo 5)
    6. Serve immediately! (Photo 6)

    💭 faq

    are chicken meatballs healthy?

    Yes. When they're unprocessed and made with few, simple whole ingredients they can absolutely be healthy.

    what goes with meatballs for dinner?

    Some great ideas for healthy side dishes to complement meatballs:
    - sautéed sweet potato
    - green beans
    - simple salad
    - zucchini noodles
    - cauliflower rice
    - oven roasted vegetables

    how do you know when chicken meatballs are done?

    The best way to know is to use a meat thermometer. Make sure that the temperature reads at least 165F or 73C. If you don't have one, choose the biggest meatball and cut it open - if there is no pink visible and the juices from the meatballs are clear, they are done.

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    Chicken Meatballs

    This is a quick and easy baked Chicken Meatballs recipe with a secret hidden vegetable! 6 Ingredients. 30 Minutes. Gluten Free. Low Carb. Paleo. Keto.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 97kcal
    Author: Roche Woodworth

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts (about 1lb/400g)
    • 2 cups roughly chopped zucchini
    • 1 egg
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
    • ½ teaspoon celery seeds
    • ½ tablespoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F
    • Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blits until fine and well combined.
    • Roll into bite-sized meatballs (don't worry if they seem a bit too sticky or loose - they'll stay together perfectly once you sear them).
    • Heat up a pan and sear the meatballs in a bit of oil for a minute or two on each side until they get a light golden color. You might need to do 2 batches.
    • Transfer the meatballs to a lined baking tray and pop in the oven for approximately 10 minutes. Double check that the meatballs are cooked in the center.
    • Serve immediately! 

    Tips and Tricks:

    1. You can forgo the searing of the meatballs, but adjust the cooking time to 20-25 minutes.
    2. The Chicken Meatballs are cooked when they reach an internal temperature of 165F/73C.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.3g | Protein: 15.7g | Fat: 2.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.8g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1.1mg
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    1. Nicole says

      March 01, 2022 at 1:14 pm

      Would this still work well with ground chicken breast and shredded zucchini? I don’t have a food processor!

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    2. Yvonne says

      October 27, 2019 at 5:00 am

      5 stars
      These are so so so yummy!!! Kids loved them as well. Thank you!

      Reply
    3. Marcie Moya says

      May 07, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      can you serve this with noodles?

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      • Roche Woodworth says

        May 07, 2019 at 1:40 pm

        Sure, I recommend making the meatballs with our Easy Blender Romesco Sauce, and then serve it with noodles 🙂

        Reply

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