Low Carb Spinach Chicken Meatballs (Printable)

Juicy chicken meatballs with spinach, Parmesan and almond flour—low-carb, gluten-free, ready in 35 minutes.

# What You 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 ground 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 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes until softened. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Let the mixture cool.
03 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, almond flour, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the cooled spinach mixture and mix thoroughly until evenly incorporated.
04 - With damp hands, shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs and arrange evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush or drizzle the meatballs with the remaining olive oil.
06 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Allow meatballs to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • No one will ever guess these are low carb—they're so tender and flavorful from the spinach and spices.
  • The leftovers are just as good cold for lunch, making them sneakily convenient for busy days.
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  • If you don’t let the pan-cooked spinach mixture cool, the egg can scramble right in the bowl.
  • Switching to ground turkey once seemed harmless, but I learned that a touch of extra olive oil keeps it just as moist as chicken.
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  • Overmixing can make the meatballs dense—mix until just combined for the best texture.
  • A mini ice cream scoop makes quick, tidy work of portioning out each ball.

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