Low Carb Chicken, Cheddar and Chives Meatballs

Low Carb Chicken, Cheddar and Chives Meatballs embody those three ingredients that are a perfect marriage in the culinary world. Chicken, Cheddar and Chives are a delicious addition to any Keto Diet. There’s no greater meatball than one oozing with the sharpness of cheddar cheese.

These meatballs are a great snack, canape, tossed in a salad, or just served hot.

Ground meats are a great source of protein and fat, and we love adding all kind of cheeses to our meatballs and burgers. Our Low Carb Lamb and Halloumi Burgers are just delicious!

Want a different variation of this keto recipe? try our Chicken and Feta Meatballs 

Our recipe makes 6 serves and the nutritional information below reflects one serving.

Ingredients for Making Low Carb Chicken, Cheddar and Chives Meatballs

• 2 pounds of Ground Chicken
• 4.5 ounces of Cheddar Cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons of Chives
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon of Salt
• 2 teaspoons of Pepper

How to Make Low Carb Chicken, Cheddar and Chives Meatballs

1. Preheat fan forced oven to 200C/390F.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl, until fully combined.
3. Scoop out tablespoon sized chunks and roll into balls. Place the meatballs onto a baking tray.
4. Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes until they are brown and feel firm to touch.
5. Eat your Low Carb Chicken, Cheddar and Chive Meatballs as they are, or dipped in your favorite low carb sauce.

When making keto chicken meatballs ahead of time keep them well cooled in the refrigerator.

Low Carb Chicken, Cheddar and Chives Meatballs

Low Carb Chicken, Cheddar and Chives Meatballs embody those three ingredients that are a perfect marriage in the culinary world. Chicken, Cheddar and Chives are a delicious edition to any Keto Diet. There's no greater meatball than one oozing with the sharpness of cheddar cheese. These meatballs are a great snack, canape, tossed in a salad, or just served hot.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 479

Author: Gerri

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground chicken
• 4.5 ounces Cheddar Cheese
• 2 tbsp chives finely chopped
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Pepper

Instructions

• Preheat fan forced oven to 200C/390F.
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl, until fully combined.
• Scoop out tablespoon sized chunks and roll into balls. Place the meatballs onto a baking tray.
  
• Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes until they are brown and feel firm to touch.
• Eat your Low Carb Chicken, Cheddar and Chive Meatballs as they are, or dipped in your favorite low carb sauce.

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1758mg | Potassium: 414mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 2.3mg

To make a larger batch of Low Carb Chicken, Cheddar, and Chives Meatballs, simply adjust the serving amounts in our easy to use recipe card above.