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    Chicken Pecan Meatballs are Naturally Gluten-Fee, Dairy-Free, and Paleo

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    By Alisa Fleming on September 17, 2020 Appetizers, Dairy-Free Recipes, Entrees

    These dairy-free chicken pecan meatballs have an irresistible crunchy coating that’s naturally cheeseless, flourless, and breadless. The pecans help to seal in the juices while providing richness from healthy “fats.” And you can enjoy these meatballs as an appetizer or entree, because they go with a wide range of foods. Serve them with a dipping sauce and roasted vegetables or crudite. Use them in rice bowls with steamed or stir-fried vegetables. Or serve them atop pasta with marinara or a dairy-free white sauce.

    Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chicken Pecan Meatballs Recipe with Crunchy Coating - also grain-free, soy-free, and paleo-friendly. No cheese, no milk, no flour, no bread

    Chicken Pecan Meatballs are Naturally Gluten-Fee, Dairy-Free, and Paleo

    Pecans take the place of both breadcrumbs and cheese in these nutritious meatballs, but I know some of you will ask about additional substitutions. Here are a few options:

    You can definitely substitute ground turkey for the chicken. Other meats, like beef or pork might overpower the pecans a bit.

    Consider mixing up the spices. For more flavor depth, use smoked paprika in place of the paprika, or add lemon pepper instead, and possibly some oregano, to enhance the Mediterranean vibe.

    Use another green in place of the spinach. If you don’t have spinach on hand, you can substitute a mild herb, like parsley, or another green, like kale. In a pinch, you can simply omit the greens.

    Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chicken Pecan Meatballs Recipe with Crunchy Coating - also grain-free, soy-free, and paleo-friendly. No cheese, no milk, no flour, no breadThis dairy-free Baked Chicken Pecan Meatballs recipe with photo was shared with us by AmericanPecan.com.

    Special Diet Notes: Chicken Pecan Meatballs

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, gluten-free, grain-free, peanut-free, soy-free, and paleo-friendly.

    • For egg-free chicken pecan meatballs, see our Egg Substitute Guide. My top pick for this recipe would be 3 tablespoons of aquafaba.
    Dairy-Free Baked Chicken Pecan Meatballs
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Cook time
    25 mins
    Total time
    40 mins
     
    These savory meatballs make a fantastic appetizer with a dipping sauce, like honey mustard, or over pasta with you favorite marinara.
    Author: American Pecan Council
    Recipe type: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 9 meatballs
    Ingredients
    • 1 pound ground chicken
    • 1 egg (see post above for egg-free options)
    • ¼ cup chopped spinach
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
    • 1 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In large bowl, stir together the ground chicken, egg, spinach, lemon juice, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne (if using), and ½ cup pecans until well combined.
    3. Roll the chicken mixture into tablespoon-sized meatballs.
    4. Pour the remaining ½ cup pecans into a bowl. Roll the meatballs in the pecans to coat, and place them on your prepared baking sheet.
    5. Bake the meatballs for 20 to 30 minutes or until cooked through.
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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