Description
Chicken Piccata Meatballs are a flavorful delight made with ground chicken, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying meal, these meatballs bring comforting tastes right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers, if desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and form the mixture into small to medium meatballs (about 16).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and once hot, place the meatballs into the skillet. Cook for 7-9 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and melt over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add capers and meatballs back to the skillet, simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and sauce slightly reduces. Serve hot with rice or pasta as desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste preference.
These meatballs pair wonderfully with pasta or rice for a fulfilling meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg