Pecan Chicken Meatballs

Yield: 5 Servings Prep Time: 40 mins

These pecan chicken meatballs pack a lot of flavor and can be served alongside a dipping sauce for an appetizer or over your favorite pasta as an easy weeknight main the whole family will love.

By Aubrey Cota, Real Housemoms

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1/4 cup spinach, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
1 cup raw pecan pieces

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, lemon juice, egg, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne (if adding), and 1/2 cup pecans.
Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
Roll chicken mixture into meatballs, a little over 1 tablespoon of mixture each.
Place reserved 1/2 cup pecans in a bowl. Roll meatballs in pecans to coat, and then place prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
Serve warm with sauces for dipping or over pasta of your choice as a main dish. Makes about 25 meatball. Serves 5.

Nutrition Facts

Calories	300	Carbs	4g
Fat	24g	Fiber	2g
Saturated Fat	4g	Protein	19g
Sodium	190mg

Did you know?

With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit into plant-based diets, a keto diet, a Mediterranean diet, and more!

Pecan Chicken Meatballs

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