Low Carb Chicken Meatballs
Serves: 6
Looking for a low carb chicken meatballs recipe that’s quick, healthy, and bursting with flavour? You’ve just found your new go-to. These juicy chicken meatballs are packed with protein, seasoned to perfection with savoury herbs and spices, and simmered in a rich, low-sugar tomato sauce. Whether you're following a keto diet or just cutting back on carbs, this easy recipe delivers serious comfort without the carb crash. Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for meal prep, these low carb meatballs are a hit with kids, partners, and picky eaters alike.
Ingredients for Low‑Carb Chicken Meatballs:
- 2 lbs. (900g) ground Chicken, 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 Chicken, 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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