Introduction to Oven Baked Chicken Meatballs
This recipe is inspired by one of our favorite chefs, J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, but differs by our way of making Chicken Meatballs instead of beef meatballs. You should know, however, I am a huge fan of all meatballs, no matter the shape, no matter the meat, no matter the seasonings, so I was extremely excited to make these. My favorite part is mixing all the ingredients with your hands and forming the balls.
Oven Baked Chicken Meatballs
My preferred method of cooking any meatball is definitely the oven! A slow oven-cooked meatball beats cooking them in a skillet, where there is a risk of overcooking or undercooking the meat, any day. Oven-baked chicken meatballs are guaranteed to be juicier than any other method of cooking them! There is almost nothing worse than a dried-out meatball hidden under a sauce. These are so good you don’t even need a sauce for them.
The Best Ground Chicken Meatballs
What makes these ground chicken meatballs the best is the ingredients I used. A little bit of everything goes a long way in terms of flavor! The soy sauce is a secret weapon that should always be turned to when cooking meats. And, with the grated parmesan and egg to help bind the meat, breadcrumbs aren’t even necessary! When it comes to spices, you can do it any way you want to be honest, but what we’ve provided you below is a perfectly well-balanced equation for juicy low-carb chicken meatballs.
Low Carb Chicken Meatballs
You can without a doubt replace the ground chicken in this recipe with beef, lamb, or pork. It’s entirely up to you! Maybe a mix of pork and beef for a fattier, juicier meatball?! If you like this recipe, you are sure to love our Keto Popcorn Chicken and Easy Cashew Chicken recipes. Although we normally use chicken thighs for a higher fat content, in our Low Carb Chicken Meatballs recipe, we used ground chicken, so feel free to up the fat in other ways!
Recipe Details
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: 260
Ingredients and Instructions
To make these delicious low-carb chicken meatballs, follow these steps:
- Place ground chicken in a large bowl.
- Add all the seasonings, egg, cheese, soy sauce, chives, and heavy whipping cream to the chicken and combine using your hand.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and let the ground chicken mixture rest for 15 minutes in the bowl.
- Using a cookie scooper or your hands, form 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 260
- Calories from Fat: 108
- % Daily Value*:
- Fat: 12g (18%)
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g (1%)
- Protein: 28g (56%)
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
About the Author
Megha Barot is a passionate cook who took her cooking to a new level after starting her keto journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She’s the proud mom of two awesome kids.
