Greek Chicken Meatballs (Diabetic-Friendly)
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken (lean)
- ¼ cup almond flour (instead of breadcrumbs)
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin (optional)
- ¼ cup finely chopped spinach
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional Tzatziki Sauce:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup grated cucumber (squeezed dry)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Fresh dill (optional)
- Pinch salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until combined (don’t overmix).
- Form into 16–18 small meatballs and place on baking sheet.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, until cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
- Mix tzatziki ingredients in a small bowl and chill until ready to serve.
🩸 Why It’s Diabetes-Friendly
- Almond flour instead of breadcrumbs lowers carbs
- High protein helps stabilize blood sugar
- No added sugars
- Spinach adds fiber with minimal carbs
Estimated carbs: ~4–6g per serving (without pita or rice).
🥗 Best Low-Carb Ways to Serve
- Over cauliflower rice
- On a Greek salad (cucumber, tomato, olives, feta)
- In lettuce wraps
- With roasted zucchini or eggplant
