Whether you eat these with marinara sauce over pasta or as an appetizer, these chicken meatballs are extremely nom-able. Turkey bacon provides a little extra oomph to flavor and texture. Tomato sauce offers a bright balance to added herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 strips turkey bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 egg white
- 3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 Tbsp. low-sodium tomato sauce, divided
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until some of the fat has rendered out (4-5 minutes).
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent and the bacon is just crispy (5-8 minutes). Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
- Stir together the bacon mixture, ground chicken, egg white, parsley, and half of tomato sauce in a large bowl. Form into about 16 (1”) balls. Place balls in a large baking dish.
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil and remaining half of tomato sauce together in a small bowl and brush on top of each meatball. Bake until meatballs reach a minimum internal temperature of 165ºF (15-20 minutes).
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 167 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 14g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat 3.5g | 18% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g | ||
| Cholesterol 108mg | 37% | |
| Sodium 190mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars 1g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 1g | ||
| Protein 24g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 18.3mg | 2% | |
| Iron 1.4mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 650mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A 20.3mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 5.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E 0.8mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 49.2mcg | 40% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0.3mg | 25% | |
| Niacin 9.4mg | 60% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.6mg | 35% | |
| Folate 9.1mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 0.6mcg | 25% | |
| Biotin 1.2mcg | 4% | |
| Chloride 18.4mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 1.3mg | 20% | |
| Phosphorus 210.9mg | 15% | |
| Iodine 4.9mcg | 4% | |
| Magnesium 28.1mg | 6% | |
| Zinc 1.7mg | 20% | |
| Selenium 13.4mcg | 25% | |
| Copper 0.1mg | 10% | |
| Manganese 0.1mg | 4% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 0.9mcg | 2% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Ingredients
Ground Chicken, Onion, Turkey Bacon (turkey, Water, Vinegar, Sea Salt, Raw Sugar, Celery Powder (to Preserve Quality)), Egg Whites, Low Sodium Tomato Sauce (whole Tomatoes, Onions, Olive Oil, Basil, Salt, Garlic, Spices), Olive Oil, Parsley, Garlic.
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