Low Carb Keto Carnivore Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
These easy baked chicken ricotta meatballs are moist, tender and packed with protein. With just 2 grams of carbs and 37 grams of protein per serving, they’re perfect for a keto, low carb or carnivore-style meal.
Servings 7 @ 4 meatballs per serving
Calories 339kcal
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
- 1 cup pork rind crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley to garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the eggs with dry seasonings, ricotta cheese, pork rind crumbs and parmesan together in a large bowl. Once combined, mix in the ground chicken.
- Use a large cookie scoop to make 28 meatballs. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes and internal temperature is 165 degrees F. You can broil them for a minute or two if you want them more browned. I served mine over egg white noodles and crispy bacon.
Notes
Serving size is 4 meatballs
Midlife Macros™ Approved!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving @ 4 meatballs | Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 732mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 1mg