Made into balls and drizzled with a tasty creamy sauce once baked, this Keto ground chicken is so yummy that you can’t help adding it to your diet and serving it to your family. Let’s check out its recipe!
Keto Ground Chicken
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings10
minutes25
minutes326
kcalMade into balls and drizzled with a tasty creamy sauce once baked…
Ingredients
- For the chicken meatballs
1 lb ground chicken
1 large egg
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
- For the sauce
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp ground thyme
1 pinch black pepper
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- In a food processor, pulse the sunflower seeds until they are a fine “meal” consistency.
- Transfer the sunflower seed meal to a bowl. Whisk in egg. Stir in rosemary, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper. Add in ground chicken. Mix with your hand until well combined.
- Form 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls with the chicken mixture. Place them onto the lined baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until barely cooked through. Switch to broil and broil for 3 more minutes.
- To make the sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until thick and reduced in volume by half. Adjust salt to taste.
- When the meatballs are done, skewer with appetizer forks and drizzle the sauce evenly over them. Serve.
Notes
- When pulsing the sunflower seeds, make sure that you do not over-process them, you’ll make seed butter, otherwise. And, if the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with more cream.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories326
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
27g
35%
- Saturated Fat 4g 20%
- Protein 27g 54%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Keto Ground Chicken – Tips & Notes
Quick & Flavorful:
This recipe takes about 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes total cooking time, making it an easy yet impressive main course.
Texture & Taste Tips:
- Sunflower seeds: Pulse until fine to create a nutty, slightly crunchy binder for the meatballs.
- Baking & Broiling: Bake first to cook through, then broil for a few minutes to give a golden, slightly crispy exterior.
- Sauce: Simmer until thickened and reduced by half for a rich, creamy topping that complements the meatballs perfectly.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or alongside roasted vegetables for a keto-friendly complete meal.
Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the oven to preserve the sauce’s creaminess.
This dish is a great option for weeknight dinners or entertaining, as the creamy sauce makes the simple chicken meatballs feel indulgent and satisfying.
