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Protein-rich chicken meatballs with fiber from oats and peppers
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce (150 g) has 227 calories. That works out to 151 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.1 g of carbs, 24.3 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 10.6 mg of B3 covers 67% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 42 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
227
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
14.1g
· 5% DV
Protein
24.3g
· 49% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 43% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.77 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 477 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.1 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 24.3 g | 49% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 227 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 90 g | 136 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 151 kcal |
| 4 piece (medium) | 120 g | 181 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 175 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 190 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 350 g | 529 kcal |
Calculated from 151 calories per 100 g.
Chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce are made by mixing ground chicken with oats and seasonings, shaping the mixture, and cooking it with a pepper-based sauce. You can bake or pan-cook the meatballs, then simmer them briefly in the sauce so they absorb its flavor.
Chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce may fall apart if the mixture is too wet or has not had time for the oats to absorb moisture. Mix it thoroughly, let it rest before shaping, and turn the meatballs gently while cooking.
Yes, chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce can be baked instead of fried. Baking makes it easier to use less added oil; finish the cooked meatballs in the sauce so they stay moist and pick up its flavor.
Quick or rolled oats both work in chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce. Quick oats blend into the mixture more smoothly, while rolled oats give it more texture; briefly pulsing rolled oats makes them finer without turning them into flour.
Yes, red bell peppers make a naturally sweet, mild sauce for chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce. Roast or sauté the peppers until soft, then blend them with the other sauce ingredients; add chili only if you want heat.
You can replace the oats in chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce with breadcrumbs or another suitable binder, though the texture will change. Add the substitute gradually, because ground chicken mixtures can become firm if they absorb too much moisture.
To keep chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce moist, avoid overmixing the chicken and avoid cooking the meatballs for longer than needed. Simmering them gently in the pepper sauce after cooking also helps keep them tender.
Chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce pair well with rice, couscous, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to catch the sauce. For a fresher plate, serve them with a green salad or roasted vegetables.
Yes, cooked chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce can be frozen with their sauce in an airtight container. Thaw them in the refrigerator and reheat until steaming hot; freezing the sauce with the meatballs helps prevent them from drying out.
Yes, chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce work well as a make-ahead meal because the cooked meatballs can be refrigerated and reheated with the sauce. Store them promptly in a covered container and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Vitamins
B3
10.65mg · 67% DV
B6
0.65mg · 38% DV
Vitamin C
27.9mg · 31% DV
B5
1.19mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Phosphorus
254mg · 36% DV
Manganese
0.63mg · 27% DV
Sodium
477mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
438mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 227 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Chicken oat meatballs with pepper sauce combine minced chicken and oats, shaped into small meatballs and served with a savoury pepper-based sauce. They are a home-style take on the familiar meatball, using chicken for a milder flavour and oats to help bind the mixture. The sauce may be smooth or slightly textured, depending on how the peppers are prepared.
Serve them warm for lunch or dinner, with rice, potatoes, grains or a fresh salad; crusty bread is handy for mopping up the sauce. Chicken makes this a protein-forward dish, while the oats and peppers contribute some fibre. For a lighter plate, bake the meatballs rather than pan-frying them and pair with vegetables or salad.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.77g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.27g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.