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Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (Low-Carb) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (Low-Carb)

Craving chicken parmesan but want to keep it light and low-carb? These baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs pack all the savory flavor of the classic dish into perfect, bite-sized portions. Made with tender ground chicken and almond flour, they're baked and smothered in rich marinara
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 72

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs (680 g / 24 oz) ground white chicken
  • 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) almond flour, divided
  • ½ cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) full cream milk
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp (1 g / 0.04 oz) dried oregano, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup (240 ml) marinara sauce
  • 3 oz (85 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced or torn
  • For the most tender meatballs, mix the with your hands and stop as soon as they are combined. Overmixing can result in a tough texture.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses often contain anti-caking agents that prevent them from melting as smoothly.
  • For a beautifully golden and bubbly cheese topping, switch the oven to the broil setting for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Watch it closely to prevent burning.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F / 190°C. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch glass or ceramic baking dish and set aside. 2.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, half of the almond flour (½ cup / 60g / 2.12 oz), grated Parmesan cheese, milk, salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
  3. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—be careful not to overwork the mixture. 3.
  4. Divide the mixture into 24 equal portions and roll each one into a smooth ball. 4.
  5. Place the remaining almond flour (½ cup / 60g / 2.12 oz) in a shallow dish. Gently roll each meatball in the flour to create a light coating, then arrange them in a single layer in your prepared baking dish. 5.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are lightly browned and cooked through. 6. Carefully remove the dish from the oven.
  7. Top each meatball with a spoonful of marinara sauce and a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese. 7. Return the dish to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbly. 8.
  8. Garnish with a final sprinkle of dried oregano and serve immediately. This is a great dinner to be served with a rice pilaf or zucchini noodles.
  9. Don't have ground chicken? This recipe works wonderfully with ground turkey as well.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 8.6gFat: 3.1g

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