Paleo Chicken Meatballs with Basil
 
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Recipe type: Main
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • Meatballs:
  • boneless skinless chicken breast - 3 large
  • fresh basil - ¼ cup packed
  • garlic - 1 clove, chopped
  • egg - 1 small
  • coconut flour - 1 teaspoon
  • salt - to taste
  • black pepper - to taste
  • fat of choice - 4-5 tablespoons
  • Sauce:
  • canned tomato sauce - 7 oz.
  • fresh basil - 2 tablespoons, minced
  • dried oregano - dash
  • garlic powder - ¼ teaspoon
  • water - 3 tablespoons
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, Add the chicken, basil, garlic, egg, coconut four, salt and pepper. Process until well mixed. Grease a small ice cream/cookie scooper with a bit of olive oil. Use the scooper to form the chicken mixture into about 20 small meatballs. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 4-5 tablespoons fat or oil of choice. Add about half the meatballs. Turn every couple minutes until cooked through and golden on all sides. (should take 6-8 minutes) Repeat with the other half of the meatballs. Keep them warm. Meanwhile, stir together all of the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove form heat and stir the meatballs into the sauce to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese
Recipe by Create Delicious at https://createdelicious.com/basil-chicken-meatballs/