Ingredients
Meatballs
- 2 lb ground chicken
- ¼ cup almond flour
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon coconut amino acid
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Casserole
- Olive oil or any light oil for greasing
- 8 or more whole garlic cloves (extra, to taste)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
- Italian parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400ºF (about 200ºC) to get it ready for baking the meatballs.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, almond flour, minced garlic, egg, coconut aminos, sea salt, and freshly ground pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form meatballs: Slightly wet your hands to prevent sticking, then roll the mixture into meatballs approximately 2 inches in diameter (around 2 tablespoons each). This recipe yields about 18-20 meatballs depending on size.
- Prepare baking dish: Rub the baking dish with olive oil or your chosen light oil to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Arrange meatballs: Place the meatballs in the baking dish spaced evenly. Tuck whole garlic cloves and fresh rosemary sprigs strategically between the meatballs to infuse flavor during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Flip the meatballs halfway through cooking to ensure even browning. Cooking time can vary based on the size of your meatballs; they should be golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove from oven. Garnish with freshly chopped Italian parsley, if desired. Serve these aromatic meatballs with your preferred sides, and enjoy!
Notes
- Meatball size can be adjusted; smaller meatballs will cook faster, so keep an eye on baking time.
- Extra garlic cloves between the meatballs roast and impart a mellow garlic flavor – feel free to add more if you love garlic.
- Use coconut amino acids as a soy sauce substitute to keep the recipe Whole30 compliant and gluten-free.
- Ground chicken keeps these meatballs lean and healthy, but you may substitute ground turkey if preferred.
- Make sure meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165ºF for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Whole30
