Heart-Healthy Amylu Chicken Meatballs

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Heart-Healthy Amylu Chicken Meatballs, a wholesome twist on a family favorite. Made with lean ground chicken breast, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and a medley of savory spices, these tender, protein-packed meatballs are baked to perfection and smothered in a flavorful, low-sodium tomato-broth sauce sweetened with a touch of honey. Quick to prepare and ready in under 45 minutes, this recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious, featuring heart-smart ingredients that keep sodium and unhealthy fats in check. Serve these mouthwatering meatballs over whole grain pasta, brown rice, or a crisp green salad for a complete, balanced meal your body—and taste buds—will thank you for. Perfect for meal prep or a comforting dinner, these easy-to-make meatballs are sure to become a healthy go-to recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground chicken breast
• 60 grams whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 15 milliliters low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 250 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, whole wheat breadcrumbs, egg, low-sodium soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into approximately 16 meatballs, each about the size of a golf ball, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs to coat them lightly.

Step 5

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and are nicely browned.

Step 6

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the low-sodium chicken broth, tomato paste, and honey. Stir well and bring to a simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the saucepan with the sauce. Carefully stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.

Step 8

Allow the meatballs to simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to soak up the flavors.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 10

Serve the meatballs hot over whole grain pasta, brown rice, or a fresh salad for a nutritious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(967.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1412.7

Total Fat 43.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 644.5mg	0%
Sodium 1485.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.5g
Protein 176.4g	0%

Vitamin D 118.8IU	0%
Calcium 179.7mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1991.5mg	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: 28.4%

Protein: 50.9%

Carbs: 20.7%