4.7 from 9 votes
Pecan Chicken Meatballs
One bite of these Pecan Chicken Meatballs and you'll be hooked! Juicy on the inside with a delicious, nutty crunch on the outside!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
9
meatballs
Calories:
164 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup spinach chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup pecans finely chopped fresh pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, spinach, lemon juice, egg, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne (if adding), and 1/2 cup pecans.
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Roll chicken mixture into meatballs - a little over 1 tablespoon.
- Place reserved 1/2 cup pecans in a bowl. Roll meatballs in pecans to coat, and then place prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve warm with sauces for dipping or over pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
103mg
(4%)
Potassium
324mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1.2mg
(1%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9 meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 324mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.