This chicken meatballs recipe is made with two secret ingredients: one makes the meatballs moist and the other – a fortunate accident – makes them oh-so-tasty!
Once, not too long ago, when I made these meatballs, I was on auto-pilot and instead of grabbing Worcestershire sauce, I picked up the soy sauce bottle and liberally poured it into the meatball mixture.
I saw what I had done and nearly poured it out of the mixture, but instead thought to myself, “Hmmm, this could be interesting.” Sure enough, once I tasted these delicious and moist chicken meatballs, I decided it wasn’t a mistake but a delightful inspiration disguised as an error. I continue to make these meatballs just like this and haven’t looked back.
The other secret ingredient is almond flour. I wanted to lessen my gluten and carbohydrate intake but if you don’t have almond flour, you can use breadcrumbs and still get moist and delicious meatballs!
Be warned that Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce usually have gluten so this recipe is not gluten free.
Tips for making these meatballs:
- You can substitute and ground meat for this recipe but I’ve found that when I use chicken, it makes for the moistest meatballs.
- You could use a spatula to mix the ingredients together, but I use my hands because I want to feel the texture.
- It’s okay for the meatballs to be somewhat sticky when you form the balls as it makes for moist meatballs.
- To make this truly gluten free, use a gluten free Worcestershire and soy sauce.
How to make Chicken Meatballs
Step one
Gather the ingredients – ground chicken, almond flour, flax seed, herbs and spices, an egg, mustard, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
Step two
Grab a mixing bowl and place all the ingredients in it. I start out with 1/2 a cup of almond flour/or breadcrumbs but I usually have to add more. All told, it probably ends up being 3/4 of a cup.
Step three
Take a dollop of chicken mixture in your hands, roll it between your palms and place each meatball on a large plate until all the mixture is gone. The meatballs should be about 1 and 1/2 inches in diameter.
Step four
Heat up a heavy sauté pan and put a few tablespoons of olive oil in it. Once the oil has heated up place all of the chicken meatballs in the pan and start frying them.
Step five
Stand there as they cook and turn them every few minutes so each side browns up. They take around 10 minutes to fully cook.
All that is left is to plate them and serve them.
I hope you enjoyed this chicken meatballs recipe.
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- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour (1/2 - 3/4 cup - depending on the consistency)
- 1 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
In a large bowl place ground chicken and add the rest of the ingredients - start with 1/2 cup of almond flour, add more if it is too wet
Mix with hands, then roll chicken mixture between palms into 1 1/2 inch in diameter meatballs
Heat heavy sauté pan. Add 1 tablespoon oil and once that has heated up, place the meatballs in the pan
Stand over them and flip as it browns, browning all sides. Cook for 10 minutes total
- Serve
- Bite
- Enjoy
You can use bread crumbs instead of almond flour - though the AF makes the meatballs so soft and moist.
Originally published in March of 2016.
Haha! I reached for the wrong bottle recently but mine didn’t come out good. I look forward to trying your recipe!
Oh no, Joyce! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Great flavor in these meatballs. They do look especially delicious!
Thank you Jill! 🙂
I”m always looking for new and exciting meatballs recipes, this one will be a hit with my family!
Thank you, Sharon! I appreciate it! And I bet they will be a hit with your family! They are with mine.
These look so easy and tasty! And healthy! I love the use of almond flour instead of breadcrumbs. Yum!
Thanks so much Sophia! I love swapping in almond flour!
I have never used almond flour in ANY meatballs. Sounds like a plan. I can see how the soy sauce would pair so well…almonds and soy do work well together. I would stuff these in a sub and call it dinner.
Thanks, Gloria! Yes a sub with these meatballs are perfect! I love dipping them in a pesto sauce too!
Love this recipe. Definitely a must try. Your instructions are so simple too. Would be great for a snack or even in a gravy.
Thanks Roxana! Mmm. A gravy would be perfect!
I love the flavors here, and the idea of swapping in almond flour for a small way to reduce carbs and gluten! Such an easy thing I just never thought of before. These are a great easy dinner, especially since my little one loves meatballs!
Thanks so much, Monica! They are so tasty!
We are huge fans of meatballs and I’m always looking for new ways to use ground chicken and so your recipe is definitely a keeper in my book. Looking forward to trying and thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you Dan! I appreciate it.
These look like some really flavorful meatballs, and a great alternative to red meat! So versatile, I’ll give these a go in the next couple of weeks!
Yay!! Thanks Carrie!
I love meatballs, they are so versatile. They can be the main dish, or a snack! This recipe sounds delicious.
Thank you Denise!
Very unique and tasty recipe i am always looking for ways to spice up and put a change on the age old classic meat ball ! Also great description !
Thanks Analida! I love changing up recipes too!
All I need is some ground chicken and these meatballs will be mine!!! Any recipe with Worcestershire sauce is an instant fave of mine!!
Hehe. Thanks Lorie!!
Meatballs looks absolutely delicious! A huge meatballs fan here and I can’t seem to have enough of meatball recipes to try. Saving this version to try later
Thanks so much Jo!
These look so tasty. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Thanks Betty!
I made them and they were delicious and simple. Definitely will make it again! Thank you for the recipe
I’m so glad you enjoyed them Aleksandra!! I love to hear when people make my recipes.
LOL! Some of the best recipes comes from mistakes. I would have done the same as you — continued on and see what turns out. We’ve gotten on a kick of using more chicken as in chicken sausage. We haven’t done the meatballs yet. Your recipe is going to be the first one we do.
Thanks so much Marisa! Isn’t it the truth! Sometimes food mistakes become my favorites!
My kid loves meatballs for dinner. This chicken version sounds so delicious and flavorful. I must save this recipe and give it a try. It’s perfect healthy and quick family meal.
Thanks Natalie! It definitely is quick and easy! 🙂
Meatballs are always a favourite in my house. I have never made chicken meatballs before, but I am definitely interested now!
They are so good Cathleen! So delicious!
Loved reading this post Elaine and I love when a happy accident turns out deliciously! Thanks for sharing this meatball recipe I’m super inspired to try it :).
Thank you Daniela! I appreciate it. I hope you enjoy it if you do try it.
These low carb meatballs packed with flavours, loving all the herbs gone into making this recipe, such a great recipe to keep.
Thanks so much Jagruti! 🙂
Tried making chicken meatballs however the outcome is disaster. Gonna try making them again following your recipe. Thank you for sharing this one.
I hope you enjoy them Mae!