Chipotle Chicken Amazeballs | Gluten Free + Paleo | Jana Eats

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef can be cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a cost-effective binding agent.

Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 pound of ground chicken, 1 cup of grated sweet potato, and 1 tablespoon of minced onion.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch into the mixture for binding.

Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of avocado oil (or olive oil) to add moisture.

Put on gloves and mix all the ingredients together using your hands for better incorporation.

Wet your hands with water and form the mixture into small balls, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.

Place the balls on the prepared cookie sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, checking for doneness and adjusting time if necessary.

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