Almond-crumbed Cheesy Chicken Meatballs
Cheesy chicken meatballs packed with hidden veg and coated in an almond crumb for a little extra protein and fibre. Perfect for little hands and even lunchboxes. Serve with some carbs and veges for a balanced meal.
By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 27 May 2025
Contains: tree nuts, milk
Recipe
Almond-crumbed Cheesy Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
Batch
Method
- 1Preheat the oven to 180°C
- 2Combine the ground almonds, cheese and herbs on a plate
- 3In a bowl, mix the carrot and chicken mince with ⅓ cup of the almond mixture. Roll into balls and refrigerate for 10 minutes to firm up
- 4Coat each ball using the rest of the almond mixture
- 5Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the meatballs for a couple of minutes either side until golden, then transfer to an oven tray and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until cooked through
- 6Serve with some carbs and veges for a balanced meal
Julia's notes
Depending on the cheese and dried herbs you use, this may also contain other allergens.
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