Description
These Chicken Piccata Meatballs are a flavorful twist on traditional meatballs, combining ground chicken with tangy lemon, briny capers, and fresh parsley. Served in a savory sauce, they make a satisfying main course.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Garnish:
- Additional chopped parsley
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook meatballs until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer, then stir in butter until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Return meatballs to the skillet, spoon sauce over them. Simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Serve over angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
