Description

Tender and juicy chicken meatballs enriched with creamy ricotta, served with a vibrant, herb-packed Green Goddess sauce. This gluten-free, keto-friendly dish is easy to make, high in protein, and bursting with flavor—perfect for a wholesome main course or appetizer.

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) ground chicken

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup almond flour (or breadcrumbs if not low-carb)

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/2 avocado

1 clove garlic

1/4 cup fresh parsley

1/4 cup fresh basil

2 tablespoons fresh chives

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, almond flour, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
Shape the mixture into small 1-inch meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, avocado, garlic, parsley, basil, chives, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Season the Green Goddess sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve meatballs warm with the sauce for dipping or drizzling on top.

Notes

Use cottage cheese or cream cheese as a substitute for ricotta if needed.

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the meatballs or jalapeño to the sauce.

These meatballs can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes instead of pan-frying.

The cooked meatballs can be frozen; thaw and reheat in a skillet or oven.

Green Goddess sauce can be made a day in advance for more developed flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 260
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 390mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 85mg