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Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice

Name: Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1 cup cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen); 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat); 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 medium bell pepper, diced; 1 small carrot, finely diced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp coconut aminos (or tamari as a paleo-friendly soy alternative)

By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished May 1, 2026 | Updated Jul 22, 2026

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Spiced Chicken Meatballs with Cauliflower Rice with measured ingredients, 40-minute timing, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for protein-focused meals, snacks, smoothies, and meal preparation.

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Total 40 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine American

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 lb ground chicken
1 cup cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen, thawed if frozen)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1 small carrot, finely diced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp coconut aminos (or tamari as a paleo-friendly soy alternative)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped onion, egg, parsley, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, cayenne pepper (if using), sea salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs, approximately 1 inch each.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté diced bell pepper and carrot until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add cauliflower rice to the skillet with the vegetables and stir to combine. Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and coconut aminos. Stir well and cook for 5-6 minutes to allow the cauliflower rice to soften and absorb flavors.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, gently combining them with the cauliflower rice mixture. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm through and blend the flavors.
Remove from heat and serve warm. Perfect for immediate enjoy or portioning into meal-prep containers for convenient post-workout nourishment throughout the week.