Teriyaki chicken meatballs (high protein + gut-friendly dinner)

If you’re looking for a high-protein, family-friendly dinner that actually tastes amazing and supports your health goals… this is it.

These Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs are one of those recipes that ticks every box:

High in protein (30g per serve)
Supports muscle tone and metabolism
Gut-friendly ingredients
Quick, affordable, and perfect for busy women

And most importantly? They don’t feel like “diet food.”

This is exactly how we approach food inside Zing Wellbeing - recipes that nourish your body, support your hormones, and still feel satisfying and enjoyable.

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Why this recipe is so good for women (especially over 35)

As we move through our 30s, 40s and beyond, our bodies change - and so should the way we eat.

This recipe supports:

✔️ Muscle maintenance + metabolism
✔️ Blood sugar balance (key for fat loss + energy)
✔️ Gut health (which impacts everything from bloating to hormones)
✔️ Satiety (so you’re not constantly snacking or craving sugar)

👉 This is the kind of meal that helps reduce tummy fat, cravings, and energy crashes when eaten consistently.

Teriyaki chicken meatballs recipe

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

500g chicken mince
1/2 cup almond flour
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 spring onion stalks, chopped
1 egg
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup teriyaki sauce

Method:

In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients (except teriyaki sauce).
Place mixture in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.
Roll into meatballs and place on baking paper.
Bake at 200°C for 20 minutes.
Transfer to a pan and toss on high heat with teriyaki sauce until thickened.
Serve with rice and steamed broccoli.

Macros Per Serve

Calories: 330 kcal
Protein: 30g
Fat: 20g
Carbs: 12g
Fibre: 3g

The real health benefits

🥩 High protein = better fat loss + muscle tone

Chicken mince is a lean, high-quality protein, which is critical for:

Maintaining lean muscle (especially during menopause)
Supporting metabolism
Reducing cravings and overeating

👉 Protein is one of the most under-consumed nutrients in women over 35

🌿 Gut health support = less bloating + better hormones

Ingredients like garlic and spring onion contain prebiotic compounds that feed good gut bacteria.

This helps:

Reduce bloating
Improve digestion
Support hormone balance
Strengthen immune function

👉 Gut health is one of the biggest missing pieces for women struggling with weight and energy

🥜 Almond flour = blood sugar balance + satiety

Unlike regular breadcrumbs, almond flour provides:

Healthy fats
Fibre
Vitamin E

This helps stabilise blood sugar → meaning:
✔️ Fewer energy crashes
✔️ Less sugar cravings
✔️ Better fat storage control

🧄 Garlic = natural anti-inflammatory support

Garlic contains allicin, a compound linked to:

Reduced inflammation
Immune support
Heart health

👉 Chronic low-grade inflammation is a hidden driver of weight gain and fatigue

How to make this even better for fat loss + gut health

Simple upgrades:

Swap white rice → cauliflower rice or brown rice
Add extra greens (broccoli, bok choy, zucchini)
Pair with a gut-supporting drink (like your daily gut shot)

Why this recipe works (and why most diets don’t)

Most women are told to:

Eat less
Cut carbs
Restrict everything

But that’s not what works long term.

Meals like this focus on:
✔️ Protein first
✔️ Whole foods
✔️ Gut health
✔️ Satisfaction

👉 And that’s exactly how you get sustainable results.