These Healthy Gluten Free Chicken Meatballs are one of my favorite go to recipes for a quick delicious and quick meal for the family. It can be made in less than 30 minutes and on the table to satisfy those hungry bellies! What’s more? They are a yummy healthy version to help with lower calories and fat than those made with beef, pork and veal.

Are you starting the New Year with healthy recipes to get rid of those holiday extra pounds? If so, you’ll love this recipe for Healthy Gluten Free Chicken Meatballs. They can be used in a lot of ways such as a zucchini pasta dish, stuffed a low carb pita or wrap. Put into soup and the list goes on! When switching chicken out for the beef and pork, not only are you cutting calories you’ll be cutting the fat as well which will give you a delicious alternative to those heavier calories loaded meatballs from beef and pork.

This was inspired by my Greek Chicken Meatball recipe on this site. It pairs well with a side of Roasted veggies, or even on a winter salad.

Ingredients

To make these Healthy Gluten Free Chicken Meatballs, use ground chicken (lean) and add the chicken sausage bratwurst to add a little fat to the mix but not to much. I used gluten free breadcrumbs to make this dish but regular breadcrumbs are fine too. Use plain breadcrumbs instead of Italian because you will add that in already. You can also make these by substituting ground turkey and turkey bratwurst if you can’t find the chicken products listed below.

• Ground Chicken
• Chicken sausage bratwurst
• Gluten Free Breadcrumbs
• Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• Beaten Eggs
• Italian Seasoning
• Cajun Seasoning
• No Salt Garlic and Herb Seasoning
• Dry Parsley (or fresh)
• Whole milk Ricotta Cheese (not pictured)
• Salt & Pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°

Hint: Use a meat thermometer to be sure the meatballs are cooked to 165°. I use this one Thermometer

Substitutions

If you can’t find the chicken bratwurst, this recipe works just as well with ground turkey and turkey bratwurst. You can also use a spicy chicken/turkey sausage to give it more kick!

If you don’t have issues with gluten allergies you can use regular breadcrumbs too.

This recipe will work for keto and gluten-free diets. It is low carb at 8 carbs per serving. It also has over 18 grams of protein and only 185calories per serving.

Variations

You can serve these delicious meatballs in a variety of ways.

• Sandwich – stuff a pita with the meatballs and add lettuce, tomato, shaved red onion
• Submarine – Make a classic meatball sub with my Sunday Sauce and melted provolone cheese.
• Pasta – Sere with your favorite pasta noodle. We use Jovial GF brand.

Equipment

Not a lot needed to enjoy this delicious recipe but to make things simple here are the few Items that make quick work of it.

• 1 oz scoop – I like these and used the black handled one
• 1/4 size sheet tray – These sheet trays are great for prep and cooking.
• Precut Parchment sheets– Makes clean up a breeze
• Large Mixing bowl – I like this set that has several sizes with lids
• Digital Meat Thermometer – This is crucial to juicy meat.

Storage

Let leftover cool and then place in an air tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

FAQ

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Remember when working with Poultry

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.