Low Carb Spinach Chicken Meatballs (Print View)
Baked chicken meatballs with spinach, Parmesan and almond flour—low-carb, gluten-free, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Vegetables
01 - 1.1 lb ground chicken
02 - 5 oz fresh spinach, finely chopped
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Binders & Seasonings
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons almond flour
08 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ To Cook
12 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach, cook another 2–3 minutes until wilted. Set aside to cool.
03 - Combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan, almond flour, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add cooled spinach mixture and mix until uniformly incorporated.
04 - With damp hands, form mixture into 16 small meatballs and arrange evenly on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Drizzle or brush meatballs lightly with remaining tablespoon olive oil.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are golden and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Allow meatballs to rest for 3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Nobody will guess these juicy meatballs are secretly packed with spinach and low-carb ingredients.
- Parmesan, oregano, and sautéed onion give them big flavor without fussing around with breadcrumbs or special tools.
02 -
- If you rush and add the spinach mixture while it’s piping hot, the egg will start to cook—let it cool!
- I used to forget to wet my hands before shaping the mix; sticky palms and lumpy meatballs taught me otherwise.
03 -
- Grate your own Parmesan for amazing melt and flavor; pre-shredded just isn’t the same.
- A little lemon zest in the meat mixture lifts everything, and nobody will pinpoint why your meatballs taste so good.