Heart-Healthy Crispy Chicken Balls

Transform your weeknight dinner with these **Heart-Healthy Crispy Chicken Balls**, a guilt-free take on classic comfort food! Made with lean skinless chicken breast, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and a touch of ground flaxseed for extra fiber and omega-3s, this recipe is as nutritious as it is delicious. Infused with flavorful spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, each bite is bursting with savory goodness. These oven-baked chicken balls are lightly sprayed with olive oil for a perfectly golden, crispy texture—no frying required! Ready in just 45 minutes, they make an excellent protein-packed snack, appetizer, or main course. Serve them alongside a heart-healthy dipping sauce, such as tangy hummus or creamy yogurt dressing, for a truly satisfying meal. Perfect for those seeking healthy, family-friendly recipes without sacrificing flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup Whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 large Egg whites
• 1 as needed Olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Cut the skinless chicken breast into small chunks and transfer them to a food processor.

Step 3

Pulse the chicken until finely ground. Be careful not to overprocess.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 5

In another shallow dish, mix the whole wheat breadcrumbs, ground flaxseed, and Parmesan cheese.

Step 6

Whisk the egg whites in a separate shallow bowl until frothy.

Step 7

Form the chicken mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut.

Step 8

Dip each chicken ball into the egg whites, allowing any excess to drip off, then roll the ball in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

Step 9

Place each coated chicken ball onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.

Step 10

Lightly spray the chicken balls with olive oil spray to help them crisp up during baking.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken balls are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step 13

Serve with a side of your favorite heart-healthy dipping sauce, such as hummus or a yogurt-based dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(731.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1470.7

Total Fat 35.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 430.9mg	0%
Sodium 2803.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.1g	0%
Total Sugars 4.7g
Protein 187.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 408.3mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 628.8mg	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: 22.4%

Protein: 52.2%

Carbs: 25.4%