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Paleo Chicken Meatballs
Delicious paleo-friendly chicken meatballs made with sweet potato and simple seasonings, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Meat
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.5 pound peeled sweet potato
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Cook sweet potato until tender, then cool slightly.
- Mix seasonings and coconut oil, then add sweet potato and mash until smooth.
- Add ground chicken and mix until combined. Form into 1.5" balls.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, then broil for 1-5 minutes until browned.
Notes
Refrigerate the mixture for easier rolling if needed.