Dairy-Free Savory Chicken Meatballs

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these flavorful Dairy-Free Savory Chicken Meatballs, a perfect blend of juicy ground chicken, aromatic garlic and onion, fresh parsley, and a hint of umami from soy sauce. This easy, one-skillet recipe is prepped in just 15 minutes and finished with a quick bake in the oven, making it a hassle-free option for busy schedules. The recipe uses dairy-free breadcrumbs, ensuring a completely dairy-free dish that's packed with savory goodness and perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Golden-brown on the outside and tender on the inside, these meatballs are ideal as a main course paired with a vibrant salad or as a protein-packed snack. Quick, healthy, and bursting with flavor—this is comfort food redefined!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (dairy-free)
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cup onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, dairy-free breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh parsley, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients together using your hands or a spoon until well combined. Make sure not to overwork the mixture.

Step 5

Use a small ice cream scoop or your hands to form meatballs approximately 1 inch in diameter. Set the meatballs aside on a plate.

Step 6

Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Add the meatballs to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd them. Sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned.

Step 8

Transfer the skillet with the meatballs to the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius).

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve the meatballs warm, with your choice of side dishes, such as a fresh salad or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(800.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1485.2

Total Fat 73.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 570.7mg	0%
Sodium 4125.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.6g
Protein 111.2g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 253.2mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 3133.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 29.2%

Carbs: 27.2%