Chicken Shawarma Meatballs
Each Chicken Shawarma Meatball contains 33g protein and 399 calories—a high-protein appetizer that doubles as a macro-friendly snack. Six servings batch in quick prep time on the stovetop, letting you prep 198g protein across one session. Perfect for hitting daily protein targets between meals without derailing your deficit.
Ingredients
- •Ground Chicken(907g)
Usually near ground turkey in the meat section. Check fat % on label.
- •Egg, Whole, Large
- •Bread Crumbs, Dry, Plain(240g)
- •Whole Milk(60g)
- •Garlic
- •Yellow Onion
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •Turmeric, Ground(5g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •Paprika, Ground(5g)
- •Garlic powder(5g)
- •Onion powder(5g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Bell Pepper
- •Olive oil
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Parsley, Fresh
- •Hummus, Prepared, Store-Bought
- •Tzatziki Sauce, Prepared
- •Tahini (sesame paste)
- •Bread, Pita
- •Cucumber
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.
- 2Add the grated onion to a thin kitchen towel or nutbag. Gather the towel around the onion and squeeze out as much liquid as possible over the sink.
- 3In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, grated onion, salt, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
- 4Mix well, then with wet hands, form meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and arrange on an oiled, rimmed baking sheet pan. You should have about 24 meatballs.
- 5Arrange the red onion and bell peppers on the sheet pan between the meatballs. Brush the meatballs and vegetables with olive oil.
- 6Bake until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 20 minutes.
- 7Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with hummus, tzatziki, tahini sauce, pita, and cucumbers alongside.
Nutrition — Per Serving
399
calories
33g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 33g
- Saturated fat
- 4.2g
- Sodium
- 393 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.1g
6 servings per batch · ~207g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Shawarma Meatballs have per serving?
Each serving provides 33g of protein and 399 calories with 15g fat and 33g carbs. The meatball format makes this portion-friendly for appetizers or meal prep sides.
How long does Chicken Shawarma Meatballs take to prep?
This quick prep recipe batch-makes 6 servings in one stovetop session, offering high efficiency for appetizers or side dishes throughout the week. You're averaging less than 4 minutes of active time per serving.
Is Chicken Shawarma Meatballs good for fat loss?
At 399 calories and 33g protein per serving with minimal fat at 15g, these meatballs work well for fat loss phases as a filling appetizer or lunch component. The 33g carbs keeps them moderate without excess calories.
