Low Carb Spinach Chicken (Printable)
Baked chicken meatballs with spinach and Parmesan — low-carb, gluten-free, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You’ll 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 Steps:
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 an additional 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, grated Parmesan, almond flour, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the cooled spinach mixture and blend until evenly incorporated.
04 - With damp hands, form the mixture into 16 small meatballs. Arrange evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Lightly brush or drizzle the remaining olive oil over the meatballs.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until meatballs are golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Let meatballs rest for 3 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These meatballs are so juicy and flavorful that nobody ever notices they're low-carb, I promise.
- I love how versatile they are — tossed over a salad, dipped in sauce, or eaten cold straight from the fridge.
02 -
- I once tried skipping the cooling on the spinach mixture and ended up with soggy meatballs — patience really matters here.
- Mixing the chicken too roughly can make the meatballs dense instead of tender; fold everything gently with your hands.
03 -
- Chill your ground chicken mixture for 10 minutes before rolling for easier handling.
- A little extra Parmesan sprinkled on before baking gets you a cheesy crust that friends will rave about.