Keto Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

These Keto Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a tasty low-carb meatball. These meatballs possess the traditional meatball taste without the excess carbs. They are made with minced chicken, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, & Italian herbs. These meatballs are very flavorful and tasty. We can bake these meatballs and then garnish them with the mozzarella cheese and keto marinara, and these meatballs are very aromatic without the additional carbs. Personalize these Keto Chicken Parmesan Meatballs by the addition of the preferred cheese and the seasoning. We can serve these meatballs with the cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles for the filing and healthy dinner. These meatballs are storage-friendly as well and it also reheats greatly.

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STATS:

• Calories: 290 kcal
• Prep time: Fifteen mints.
• Serving size: 4-5 meatballs
• Cook time: Twenty-five mints.
• Cuisine: Italian
• Total time: Forty mints.
• Course: Dinner, Main Course
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
• Serving: 4 servings

EQUIPMENT:

• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Large bowl
• Spatula

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. ground chicken
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup almond flour
• One big large egg
• Two pieces of garlic
• One tsp. Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• 1 cup keto marinara sauce
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

CHICKEN:

• We use the lean chicken to make the juicy and light meatballs; we can also utilize the turkey, pork, or beef meat or its combination for the additional flavor and taste.

PARMESAN CHEESE:

• Parmesan cheese aids in binding the meatballs and adds a savory, nutty flavor. We have to use the freshly grated cheese for the nice flavor.

ALMOND FLOUR:

• Almond flour is use to bind the meat balls in place of the bread crumbs as a low carb ingredient without the additional carbs.

EGGS:

• We can also add the eggs as it also serve as a binding component and it also helps to make the meatballs moist and juicy.

SEASONING:

• We can season the meatballs with the Italian seasoning and garlic as they are traditional herbs & spices that improve flavor without the additional carbs. We can adjust the seasoning according to the requirement.

KETO MARINARA:

• We use the keto marinara sauce to keep the dish keto-friendly; we can utilize both the homemade and the store brought butt it should be keto.

OPTIONAL GARNISH:

• We can garnish the meatballs with the mozzarella cheese that melts delightfully; we have to sue the full-fat cheese.

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INSTRUCTION:

1. We can turn on the oven at 400 degrees F.
2. Then we can put parchment paper on a baking pan.
3. We can add the Parmesan, ground chicken, egg, almond flour, garlic, & seasonings in a big basin.
4. We can form the 16 meatballs of equal size with the hands.
5. Sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes in the skillet before the baking to make it crispy.
6. We can put the meatballs in the pan.
7. Then we can bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, or till the interior temperature of meatballs extends to One-sixty-five degrees F.
8. We can take the meatballs out of the oven and cover the meatballs with marinara, and garnish with mozzarella.
9. Now we can put the meatballs back in the oven and bake for another five minutes, or broil until the cheese gets golden brown and bubbling.
10. We can garnish the Keto Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with the basil seeds and serve warm.

TIPS:

• We don’t have to over mix the components otherwise the meatballs will not become juicy.
• You can also sear the meatballs before the baking to make the crispy meatballs.
• We can also add the crushed red pepper to make the spicy meatballs.
• You can also allow the meatballs to rest for some time after baking to get the juicy meatballs.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You would place the leftover chicken meatballs in the airtight container and store the dish for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• You would also store the cooked meatballs in the airtight box for 3 months.

FAQs:

Are these meatballs low in carbs?

• These meatballs just comprises of 3g net carbs and 28g protein in per portion of these meatballs.

Do I prepare the non-dairy meatballs?

• Yes you would prepare the non-dairy meatballs and use the non-dairy cheese or exclude the cheese from the ingredients to make the non-dairy meatballs.

Will I prepare the meatballs with any other meat?

• Yes we can make the meatball with any other meat like pork, beef, or turkey.

Is marinara sauce keto?

• The marinara sauce is usually contains the additional sugar so we have to look for thee keto-friendly marinara sauce.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 290 kcal
Carbs: 5g
Net Carbs: 3g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 18g
Sodium: 520mg
Potassium: 480mg
Calcium: 210mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 300 IU