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Chicken Piccata Meatballs

These Chicken Piccata Meatballs are a delightful twist on the classic chicken piccata. Juicy chicken meatballs are simmered in a tangy lemon-butter sauce with capers, making it a perfect dish to serve over pasta, rice, or enjoy on its own.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Family Favorites, Main Course, Weeknight Dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced, for the meatballs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking the meatballs
  • 1/2 stick butter for the sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced, for the sauce
  • 1 tbsp flour for thickening the sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup capers
  • 2 tbsp caper brine
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, salt, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Mix until just combined.
  • Use 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time to form small meatballs.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, for about 6 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  • Whisk in flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth, followed by capers, caper brine, and lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer for 6-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Add the meatballs back to the pan and cook for another 5-6 minutes, spooning sauce over them to coat evenly.
  • Serve the meatballs over pasta, rice, or as-is, and enjoy!

Notes

For added freshness, garnish with chopped parsley and a few lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal
Keyword chicken meatballs, easy dinner, lemon, piccata, tangy sauce
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