These garlic butter meatballs are low-carb, gluten free, and all around better for you without skipping out on any of the tastiness.
Author: Delish/Photo credits to delish.com
Recipe type: Main
Ingredients
1 lb. ground chicken
5 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 egg, beaten
½ c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 tbsp. butter
Juice of ½ a lemon
1 lb. zoodles
Instructions
In a large bowl mix together ground chicken, 2 garlic cloves, egg, Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper then form into tablespoon sized meatballs.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and cook meatballs until golden on all sides and cooked through, 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
Melt butter in skillet then add remaining 3 garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add zoodles to skillet and toss in garlic butter then squeeze in lemon juice.
Add meatballs back and heat just until warmed through. Garnish with Parmesan to serve.
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