Gluten-free Chicken Meatballs
These easy gluten-free chicken meatballs are tender, juicy and protein packed. They take just 30 minutes to make and only 15 minutes to get in the oven. Enjoy them with pasta, as an appetizer or just on their own.
Servings 24 meatballs
Calories 61kcal
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 large baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (omit for dairy free)
- ¼ cup grated yellow onion
- 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (or avocado oil)
- ½ tsp. fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp. ground pepper
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400-degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat. Set baking sheet aside.
- In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients.1 lb. ground chicken, 1 egg, ½ cup almond flour, ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup grated yellow onion, 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, ½ tsp. fine sea salt, ⅛ tsp. ground pepper, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning , ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Use a wooden spoon, or your hands, to fully mix ingredients together. But don't over mix - mix until just combined.
- Roll mixture into balls, using about 2 tablespoons of ground chicken mixture per ball. I find it easiest to use a spring-loaded cookie scoop, but a spoon or measuring spoon also work.
- Place meatballs on prepared baking sheet with a little bit of space between each meatball. Bake for 12-14 minutes until cooked through or until internal temperature reaches 165-degrees F.
- Serve on their own, with pasta, or anyway you choose. Enjoy!
Notes
- Do not over mix the ground chicken mixture as this could result in dense and tough meatballs.
- If needed, wet your hands slightly to prevent the meat mixture from sticking to your hands.
- A digital meat thermometer is best to ensure you cook the meatballs to 165-degrees F.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.4mg
