Low Carb Spinach Chicken Meatballs (Printable)
Baked chicken and spinach meatballs with Parmesan and almond flour—low-carb, gluten-free, and quick to make.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Vegetables
01 - 1.1 pounds ground chicken
02 - 5 ounces 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:
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 diced onion and minced garlic for 2 minutes until softened. Add chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Allow mixture to cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, almond flour, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the cooled spinach mixture, blending thoroughly until the mixture is uniform.
04 - With damp hands, form the mixture into 16 small meatballs and arrange them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush or drizzle the meatballs with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
06 - Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
07 - Allow the meatballs to rest for 3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These meatballs stay juicy and tender without breadcrumbs or carb-heavy fillers, a little secret I wish Id known sooner.
- Its one of those crowd-pleasing recipes that work for meal prep or a casual dinner, and honestly they taste just as good eaten cold from the fridge.
02 -
- Dont rush cooling the spinach mixture—a hot mix will cook the egg and make things sticky and tough.
- Brushing olive oil right before baking delivers that golden, restaurant-style finish every time.
03 -
- Line your baking sheet to avoid sticking and messy clean-up.
- If your mixture feels too wet, a tiny sprinkle more almond flour helps rescue the batch.