These garlic butter chicken meatballs with zucchini noodles are low carb, gluten free, and all around better for you without skipping out on any of the tastiness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 5 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pinch kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 pound zucchini noodles
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Mix ground chicken, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, 2 garlic cloves, parsley, and red pepper flakes together in a large bowl. Season with kosher salt and black pepper and form into tablespoon-sized meatballs.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides and no longer pink in center, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe the skillet with a paper towel.
Step 3
Melt butter in the same skillet; add remaining 3 garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss into garlic butter; squeeze in lemon juice. Add meatballs and heat just until warmed through. Garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 382 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat24g | 31% |
Saturated Fat11g | 55% |
Cholesterol153mg | 51% |
Sodium459mg | 20% |
Total Carbohydrate7g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein34g | |
Vitamin C35mg | 176% |
Calcium183mg | 14% |
Iron2mg | 10% |
Potassium671mg | 14% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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