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Chicken Piccata Meatballs

These flavorful chicken piccata meatballs are infused with lemon, capers, and herbs, served in a delicious sauce that brings a classic Italian dish to your dinner table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
Cook the Meatballs
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
  2. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chicken broth, capers, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the meatballs to absorb the sauce.
Serve
  1. Serve the chicken piccata meatballs over pasta or rice, drizzled with the lemon-caper sauce.
  2. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, you can let the meatballs marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking. Serve with a side of garlic bread for a complete meal.

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