⏱ 25 min total

Chicken Meatballs

Name: Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz Ground chicken; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ large Egg; ½ oz Almond flour; ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce; ¼ tsp Paprika; ¼ tsp Onion powder; ¼ tsp, leaves Oregano; ¼ tbsp Thyme; ½ tsp Lemon zest; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; ¼ tbsp Olive oil

Per 1 serving · 179 g · 13 ingredients

Calories

346

17%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
30g
34% of calories
Carbs
4.9g
6% of calories
Fat
23g
60% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Meatballs (179 g) has 346 calories, with 30 g of protein, 4.9 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (60% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), riboflavin (b2) (30% DV) and niacin (50% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 23% and 56% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

193cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

8.6g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

1.9g

0.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein60%
Riboflavin (B2)30%
Niacin50%
Vitamin B659%
Vitamin B1237%
Pantothenic acid35%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Thiamine13%
Potassium17%
Copper12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat23%
Cholesterol56%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 15 min

1
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, garlic, egg, almond flour, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, onion powder, oregano, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until evenly mixed.
2
Scoop and roll the mixture into golf-ball–sized meatballs. Place on a plate or tray.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in a single, not-crowded layer and sear until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium if needed and cook, turning occasionally, until the centers reach 165°F, 6–10 minutes total depending on size. Work in batches if necessary.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (179 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	35 μg	4%
Vitamin C	2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	0.3 μg	2%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	5 μg	4%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	13%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	30%
Niacin	8 mg	50%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	59%
Folate (B9)	9 μg	2%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	37%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	35%
Choline	121 mg	22%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	69 mg	7%
Iron	2 mg	26%
Potassium	813 mg	17%
Magnesium	35 mg	8%
Phosphorus	286 mg	41%
Zinc	2 mg	21%
Copper	0.1 mg	12%
Manganese	0.1 mg	3%
Selenium	19 μg	34%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	3 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	158 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.1 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	4 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.1 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	8 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	20 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.3 μg	—

Burning 346 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

66min
Walking (3.5 mph)
42min
Cycling (moderate)
29min
Running (6 mph)
49min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Meatballs?

One serving of Chicken Meatballs (1 serving) has 346 calories, which works out to 193 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Chicken Meatballs high in protein?

Yes. It has 30 g of protein per serving, and 34% of its calories come from protein (8.6 g of protein per 100 calories).

Are Chicken Meatballs keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 3 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 6% of calories.

How much sodium is in Chicken Meatballs?

171 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Chicken Meatballs?

0.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (179 g)

Calories346

% Daily Value*

Total fat 23g	30%
Saturated fat 4.6g	23%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 168mg	56%
Sodium 171mg	7%
Total carbohydrate 4.9g	2%
Dietary fiber 1.9g	7%
Total sugars 0.9g
Protein 30g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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