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Chicken Meatballs

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CHICKEN BURGER

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 pound/ 230 g ground chicken breast
  • 1/2 pound/ 230 g ground chicken (mixed light and dark)
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat Italian parsley.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced.
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper.

INSTRUCTION

  1. Mix all ingredients together and form 4 patties. Grill 3-4 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with guacamole.

Notes

Exchanges/Food Choices: 1 Vegetable | 3 Protein, Lean

Nutritional Information: Calories 165 | Calories from Fat 55 | Total Fat 6g | Saturated Fat 1.7g | Trans Fat 0g | Cholesterol 80mg | Sodium 400mg | Potassium 550mg | Total Carbohydrate 4g | Dietary Fiber 1g | Sugars 2g | Protein 24g | Phosphorus 215mg

Adapted from Sensational Chicken Burgers | EverydayDiabeticRecipes.com

BAKED CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI AND CHEESE BALLS

INGREDIENTS

  • 500 grams chicken mince
  • ½ cup multigrain breadcrumbs approximately 2 slices of bread
  • ½ cup grated zucchini 60 grams
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 50 grams
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed.
  • ½ tablespoon onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato relish
  • Pinch of ginger and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat your oven to 220 degrees C (fan-forced) and lightly grease a non-stick baking tray.
  • Place all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well to combine.
  • Use a tablespoon to scoop up the chicken mixture and shape into balls. If you find the mixture is still a little ‘wet’ you can add some more breadcrumbs to help it ‘stick’ together and shape into balls.
  • Place the chicken balls onto your prepared baking tray and cook for 16 – 18 minutes or until they begin to turn golden and are cooked through when tested.

Thermomix Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 220 degrees C (fan-forced) and lightly grease a non-stick baking tray.
  • Place the stale bread and parmesan cheese (which has been cut into 3cm chunks) into your Thermomix bowl and mix for 8 seconds, speed 8 to grate. Set aside until needed.
  • Without washing the bowl, add the zucchini and mix for 5 seconds, speed 4 to grate.
  • Add the cheese and breadcrumbs along with all other remaining ingredients to your Thermomix bowl and mix for 10 seconds, speed 4 to combine.
  • Scrape down the sides of your Thermomix bowl and mix for a further 10 seconds on speed 4 to combine.
  • Use a tablespoon to scoop up the chicken mixture and shape into balls. If you find the mixture is still a little ‘wet’ you can add some more breadcrumbs to help it ‘stick’ together and shape into balls.
  • Place the chicken balls onto your prepared baking tray and cook for 16 – 18 minutes or until they begin to turn golden and are cooked through when tested.

NUTRITION

Serving: 0 g Calories: 49 kcal Carbohydrates: 2 g Protein: 5 g Fat: 2 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g Trans Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 64 mg Potassium: 127 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 1 g Vitamin A: 26 IU Vitamin C: 1 mg Calcium: 30 mg Iron: 1 mg

Adapted from Baked Chicken Zucchini and Cheese Balls – Create Bake Make

CHICKEN MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS

  • 680 grams chicken breast fillets
  • 2 shallots chopped finely.
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley.
  • Ginger and pepper to taste.
  • 1/2 lemon zested.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Process chicken breast in a food processor until broken down and sticky.
  • Add shallots, parsley, ginger, pepper and lemon zest and mix well to combine.
  • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan.
  • Use wet hands to roll into around 26 balls and fry in the pan until golden, turning occasionally. You may need to cook in batches depending on the size of your pan.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days and reheat as needed.

NUTRITION

44 calories each

Adapted from Four ingredient chicken meatballs just 44 calories each (healthymummy.com)

CHICKEN MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS

Meatball-makes 20

  • 500 g Chicken breast blended or Chicken mince (0 g Carbs)
  • 95 g Spring Onion (4.4 g Carbs)
  • 50 g Parmesan, grated Perfect Italiano Extra sharp 4 (0 g Carbs)
  • 1 Egg, Large, free range 700 g (0.7 g Carbs)
  • 1 Teaspoon, garlic powder (3.7 g Carbs)
  • 14 g Nutritional yeast. (2.8 g Carbs)
  • Avocado oil, Grove brand. Or other.

*TOTAL CARBS PER MEATBALL MIX- 11.6 g Carbs/20 balls = 0.6 g Carbs each.

VEG (per serve)

  • 30 g Broccolini (2.2 g Carbs)
  • 70 g Cauliflower (1.4 g Carbs)
  • *TOTAL CARBS VEG- 3.6 g Carbs.

SAUCE

  • 20 g Tomato pesto. (0.9 g Carbs)
  • 20 ml Thickened cream. (0.6 g Carbs)
  • *TOTAL CARBS SAUCE- 1.5 g carbs

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Blend cut up chicken breast and spring onion. Add to blender garlic powder.
  2. In a bowl add blended mixture with remaining meatball ingredients.
  3. Roll into balls and place on a chopping board. (They will be moist, so gently roll)
  4. Add small amount of oil to fry pan on stove. Heat the pan before adding balls.
  5. Add ball in about 2-3 batches, so that you have plenty of room to turn them.
  6. When done, place them in oven just on ‘keep warm’, while you prepare veg & sauce.
  7. Use microwave steamer to do veg.
  8. Mix sauce ingredients and heat for 2 x 40 seconds.

MEXICAN FIESTA TACO TURKEY BURGER

INGREDIENTS
16 oz raw 95% to 97% fat free ground turkey or homemade omega-3 chicken mince
1/2 cup chopped green peppers (1 Green)
1/2 cup chopped red peppers (1 Green)
1 tbsp taco seasoning mix find recipe here http://www.findtex.com.au/uncategorised/spice-mix-sugar-salt-and-fat-free/?fbclid=IwAR0SYHmpOgMtBKyqZyzCYpychtP1iVJDwrB7N8Ze5yFXZG8ln2StQqgGN9w
Dash of Tabasco sauce

Topping:
3 oz sliced avocado
or
4 tbsp guacamole find recipe here http://www.findtex.com.au/diabetic-foods/diabetic-friendly-dips/?fbclid=IwAR3rKHZyKKt68Q01KGBEcVnuHUOCs8jxWpxX05cOyAFiprbFqlDbtjyE550

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place ground turkey, green peppers, red peppers, taco seasoning mix, and Tabasco sauce into a mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
  2. Form into 2 large patties or 4 smaller patties.
  3. Once formed, grill your burgers.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  5. Top with avocado or guacamole.
  6. Serve with steamed green vegetables.

RUSSIAN KABABS

INGREDIENTS:

  • Water 2 Cups
  • Omega-3 Chicken boneless cubes 500g
  • Bund gobhi (Cabbage) shredded 400g
  • Gajar (Carrot) grated 250g
  • Matar (Peas) ½ Cup
  • Olive oil 3-4 tbs
  • Zeera (Cumin seeds) roasted & crushed 1 & ½ tbs
  • Hari mirch (Green chillies) chopped 2 tbs
  • Lehsan (Garlic) chopped 1 & ½ tbs
  • Adrak (Ginger) chopped 1 tbs
  • Kary pata (Curry leaves) 6-8
  • Maida (All-purpose flour) ½ Cup (optional)
  • Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed 1 tbs
  • Masala powder ½ tbs find recipe here http://www.findtex.com.au/diabetic-foods/sugar-free-masala/
    Anday (Eggs) whisked 2
  • Breadcrumbs 1 Cup or as required
  • Cooking oil for frying

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a wok, add water and heat it.
  2. Add chicken boneless cubes and bring it to boil, remove scum and boil chicken until tender (approx. 12-15 minutes) then strain & let it cool.
  3. Shred chicken with the help of the hands & set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add cabbage, carrots and peas, mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes & set aside.
  5. In a wok, add olive oil, cumin seeds, green chillies, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add all-purpose flour if using, mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Now add cooked vegetable and mix well.
  8. Add black pepper crushed, masala powder and mix well.
  9. Add boiled & shredded chicken, mix well and cook until mixture dries up & let it cool.
  10. Take a mixture and make kababs of equal sizes (makes 22-24).
  11. Now dip into beaten eggs and coat in breadcrumbs.
  12. In frying pan, heat cooking oil and fry kabab from both sides until golden. (These can also be steamed in a steamer.
  13. Can be stored in freezer for up to 1 month.

ITALIAN CHICKEN MEETBALLS

INGREDIENTS

The meatballs

  • 500 g lean ground chicken make your own if possible, from omega-3 chicken white meat.
  • 1/2 medium onion, grated
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (multigrain breadcrumbs or use an extra egg.)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp ground oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground pepper

The sauce

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 small can crushed tomatoes or make your own from fresh if possible
  • 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 basil leaves, thinly sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

The meatballs:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F 180 C. Lightly coat a baking pan with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the ground chicken, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, oregano, ginger and pepper.
  3. Divide the mixture into 8 portions, form into balls and place on the prepared baking pan.
  4. Bake until the meatballs are firm to the touch and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.

The sauce:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stoneware fry pan set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic, oregano, ginger and pepper, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, bring the sauce to a boil, and then simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the parsley and basil.
  4. Nestle the meatballs into the sauce and spoon sauce over to coat the meatballs.
  5. Serve over zucchini noodles with other steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 meatballs + 3/4 cup sauce
Amount Per Serving As Served
Calories 336.2 cal Calories from fat 108
% Daily Value
Total Fat 12.5g 19%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17%
Cholesterol 126.5mg 42%
Sodium 946.0mg 39%
Carbohydrate 31.3g 10%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g 30%
Sugars 16.1g
Protein 30.1g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Calories 2000
Total Fat Less than 65g
Sat Fat Less than 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g
Dietary Fiber 25g

Adapted from https://www.cookincanuck.com/italian-turkey-meatballs-in-tomato-sauce-recipe/?fbclid=IwAR1wAsokgDsOVtWql426_Ln5fKc84Qk1Aul6EkCFipkTMK1IsLnzaHeUKAs

CHICKEN SHEPHERD PIE WITH CAULIFLOWER TOPPING

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cauliflower head, broken into florets
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ Kg lean skinless ground chicken, (make your own if possible.)
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 omega-3 egg
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). oil a medium baking dish.
  2. Fill a large stock pot halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender. Drain. Mash with a potato masher or immersion blender and add 1 tbsp. of olive oil.
  3. In a large stoneware fry pan, heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the carrot, celery, onion, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking apart with a spatula, until browned. Season with ginger and pepper. Add the egg and stir to combine. Add the broth and cook until it just starts to simmer. Turn off the heat.
  5. Spread the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the mashed cauliflower, smoothing with a spoon to press evenly over the chicken. Top with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes, until the top is brown and bubbly.

Nutrition info OF ORIGINAL (1 piece) Calories: 260; Total fat: 17 g; Saturated fat: 5 g; Cholesterol: 69 mg; Sodium: 341 mg; Carbs: 9 g; Fibre: 3 g; Sugar: 3 g; Protein: 18 g

Adapted from https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/fall-recipes-for-diabetes?slot_pos=article_1&utm_source=Sailthru&fbclid=IwAR3QWZi-YnckWBzJJCWIfHXT3NLe1uII0o0RPl6jCv19gsIycF61mW97muY#9

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BASIL CHICKEN MEATBALLS

INGREDIENTS

  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ½ kg lean ground omega 3 chicken
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 lightly beaten omega 3 large egg
  • 3/4 cup whole-grain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Ginger and fresh ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F/220 C. Mist a large baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. In a steamer basket over simmering water to medium, steam baby spinach until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Let cool, squeeze out water and chop.
  3. In a large bowl, combine lean ground chicken, minced garlic cloves, lightly beaten large egg, whole-grain bread crumbs, crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped fresh basil leaves, ginger and fresh ground black pepper, to taste, and spinach; mix well to combine. Use your hands to form mixture into 12 balls.
  4. Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown and no longer pink inside
  5. Serve with steamed vegetables or a salad.

Adapted from https://www.cleaneatingmag.com/recipes/basil-chicken-meatballs

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1.1 kg ground chicken. This may contain fat and parts of the chicken that contain high Cholesterol. It is better to make your own chicken mince by either buying boneless chicken and chopping it finely or asking your butcher to mince it for you. 500g Finely chopped chicken breast or lean beef, lean pork, fin fish, veal, venison or other lean game meat can be used.

2. 2 tablespoons chopped onion

3. 1 large tomato finely chopped

4. 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or parsley paste can be used.

5. 1 tablespoon ginger paste. (this can be used to replace salt.)

6. pepper to taste

7. 1 clove garlic, minced (to taste).

8. 1 teaspoon mixed herbs

9. 2 egg whites, whisked with milk.

10. Zest of half a lemon

11. Herbs and spices to taste.

12. Oat meal.

Preheat oven to 400F,  180 C setting rack to upper third part of oven.

In a large bowl, using your hands, gently mix together first 11 ingredients. Add the oatmeal slowly until you can form the mixture into ball. Shape into balls (somewhere between golf and tennis)

I rolled mine in a dish wit Curry Power Cumin Seed Ground, Cinnamon, Mixed spices, Ginger and Nutmeg. (You use spices to taste.)

Place a few inches from each other on a baking paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes turn after 15 minutes.

I cooked mine with other vegetables and served with steamed greens and sweet corn.

This can also be swerved with pasta, or cooked with a vegetable curry.

Cooked rice can also be added to the mix.

Enjoy

CHICKEN KABABS

Ingredients

  • 1 small punt of button mushrooms
  • 1 onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 500 gms boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces (omega-3 or freerange)
  • 8 bamboo skewers, soaked in warm water
  • 1/4 cup fat-free Italian dressing

Instructions

  1. Assemble kabobs by placing mushrooms, onions, peppers, and chicken on each skewer.
  2. Brush all sides of kabobs with dressing.
  3. Grill kabobs over medium heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.

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