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Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Low-Carb, Keto

Description

These Garlic Butter Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice are juicy, flavorful, and coated in a rich garlic butter sauce. Served over light and fluffy cauliflower rice, this low-carb, keto-friendly meal is quick, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

Units Scale

For the Chicken Meatballs:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)

For the Garlic Butter Sauce:

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Cauliflower Rice:

  • 4 cups cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Meatballs

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, almond flour, egg, garlic, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, oregano, Parmesan, and parsley until well combined.
  2. Shape into 1-inch meatballs (about 16-18 meatballs).

Step 2: Cook the Meatballs

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Garlic Butter Sauce

  1. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Return the meatballs to the skillet, tossing them in the sauce for 2 minutes.

Step 4: Prepare the Cauliflower Rice

  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat.
  2. Add cauliflower rice, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy

  1. Serve meatballs over cauliflower rice, spooning extra garlic butter sauce on top.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • Make It Dairy-Free: Use ghee or vegan butter and omit Parmesan.
  • Meal Prep Friendly: Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Extra Flavor: Add ½ tsp Italian seasoning to the meatballs for a boost.

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/garlic-butter-chicken-meatballs-with-cauliflower-rice/