Budget Barbecue Chicken Meatballs Recipe Is Really Good (25 Minutes, 9 Ingredients) High Protein Recipes Budget Recipes Chicken Recipes Dinner Appetizers Gluten-free

Looking for a budget-friendly dinner recipe that's high in protein? "BBQ chicken meatballs. They’re just REALLY REALLY good!" says Rachel Maser, mom of four and founder/creator of the clean eating blog, Clean Food Crush®. "Serve them over spaghetti squash, brown rice or with a side of quinoa for dinner tonight – just make em’ ASAP! Really good with a side of sweet potato fries, too!"

Here is your gluten-free shopping list for these quick high-protein barbecue chicken meatballs: ground chicken (read about the health benefits of chicken), almond flour, Parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, onion, an egg, fresh parsley, olive oil and barbecue sauce. Use whatever barbecue sauce you enjoy! (Check out the health benefits of protein.)

Serve these tangy barbecue chicken meatballs as a budget-friendly high-protein dinner with your favorite side dishes. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken (dark meat if possible, makes them more tender)
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/4 medium onion, very finely chopped
• 1 egg
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
• 2 cups barbecue sauce (try this homemade barbecue sauce recipe)

Here's how to make it: 

1. In a bowl, add the ground chicken, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, egg and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Using your clean hands, shape spoonfuls of the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. (You can use ground beef or ground turkey as a substitute for ground chicken. Regular or gluten-free flour can be substituted for the almond flour. )
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs while stirring until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Add the barbecue sauce. Simmer for a few minutes more, stirring frequently to coat all the meatballs with the sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Clean Food Crush®.

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