Don't skip out on the simplicity of this dish! Eat these on their own as a high-protein snack, or pair it with a veggie to make a meal out of it.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb organic ground chicken
- 1 1/4 cup almond flour
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 small onion-diced
- 1 large organic, free-range egg
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp grass-fed butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease a cookie sheet.
2. In a medium pan over medium heat, saute diced onion in butter for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent. Pull off the heat to let cool for 5 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine egg mixture with all other ingredients in a large bowl.
5. Using your hands, make 24 chicken balls and spread them out evenly on a cookie sheet.
6. Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
Macros per Serving:
*makes six servings of 4 chicken balls
- Calories: 395
- Fat: 30g
- Net Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 27g
A Few Thoughts:
- These high-protein chicken meatballs can be eaten as either a snack or a full meal.
- While this recipe is great on its own, it can also be paired with spaghetti squash and clean spaghetti sauce for a hearty, nutritious meal.
