Keto Kung Pao Chicken Meatballs

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  • prep time

    prep time

    15 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    8 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    23 min

Keto Kung Pao Chicken Meatballs

These kung pao chicken meatballs are a tasty and healthy lunch! For a more filling meal, you can pair the meatballs with Carb Manager’s Cauliflower Fried Rice or another keto side you enjoy. You can even break up these meatballs over a salad to enjoy. Each meatball is tender, refreshing, and a little spicy.

*Please use 2 TB of avocado oil for cooking in this recipe. The amount noted in the ingredient list is for nutritional purposes only.

Jessica L.

  • Net Carbs

    3 g

  • Fiber

    2 g

  • Total Carbs

    5.1 g

  • Protein

    39.2 g

  • Fats

    19.2 g

350 cals

Keto Kung Pao Chicken Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • Red Bell Peppers, Raw

    Red Bell Peppers, Raw

    1 ounce

  • Spinach

    Spinach

    1 ounce

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

    Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

    8 ounce

  • Salt

    Salt

    0.5 teaspoon

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Cilantro

    Cilantro

    ⅛ cup, chopped

  • Basil

    Basil

    1 tablespoon, chopped

  • Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic

    Crushed Red Pepper by Simply Organic

    ½ tsp

  • Cumin, Ground

    Cumin, Ground

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Cayenne

    Cayenne

    0.25 teaspoon

  • Peanuts

    Peanuts

    1 ounce

  • Avocado Oil

    Avocado Oil

    1 tablespoon

  • Lime Juice, Fresh

    Lime Juice, Fresh

    1 wedge - juice from one wedge or slice

Recipe Steps

steps 6

23 min

  • Step 1

    Prepare the bell pepper, spinach, and chicken breast by giving them a rough chop. This will make the mixing process easier.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    In a food processor, combine the first three ingredients with the salt, pepper, cilantro, basil, red pepper, cumin, cayenne, and peanuts. Pulse until all the ingredients are minced and slightly bound together.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Use your hands to form 6 meatballs, each about 2 inches tall.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    *Please use 2 TB of avocado oil for cooking. Heat the oil in a medium sized skillet on medium-low heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the meatballs brown for about 2 minutes.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Gently rotate and cook the meatballs for about 60 seconds per side until the meatballs are cooked throughout and golden brown all around. This should take about 5 minutes.
    Step 5
  • Step 6

    Serve the meatballs with a wedge of lime and enjoy!