Low Carb Chicken Meatballs
Serves: 6
Imagine the aroma of juicy chicken, mixed with a blend of savoury herbs and spices, gently wafting through your kitchen. The sound of sizzling meatballs on the stovetop, perfectly browned and ready to be smothered in a rich tomato sauce. This is what awaits you with these incredible Low Carb Chicken Meatballs - a dish that's sure to become your new favourite. Bursting with flavour, protein, and healthy fats, this recipe is both indulgent and nourishing. Explore the magic behind these mouth-watering meatballs, and discover why they'll be a hit with everyone at the table. Get ready to fall in love with this delicious low carb meal that will leave you feeling satisfied and full of energy.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. (900g) ground turkey, breast
- 2 cups (230g) mozzarella cheese, grated
- ½ cup (50g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp. herbs de Provence (or mixed herbs)
- ½ tsp. ground black pepper
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp. chili flakes
- 1 cup (250ml) tomato sauce (passata)
- fresh parsley, chopped
What to do:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, onion powder, garlic, herbs, black pepper, cayenne pepper and chili pepper flakes.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, roughly the size of a walnut and arrange them in a deep sided oven-proof dish. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the oven and drain off any excess grease.
- Now pour over the tomato sauce and top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Return the dish to the oven and bake for a further 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese has melted.
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