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Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Chicken Piccata Meatballs are a tasty twist on the classic recipe usually made with chicken cutlets. This simple and easy meal is guaranteed to shake up your weekly dinner repertoire in a very good way.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 152kcal

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsps lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 tsps minced garlic (2 cloves)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Lemon-Butter Sauce

  • 2-1/2 tbsps butter, divided
  • 1 tsp minced garlic (1 clove)
  • 1-1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsps Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 3 tbsps capers
  • 1 tbsp caper brine
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream, room temperature (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 
  • In large mixing bowl, gently combine chicken, bread crumbs, cheese, seasoning, garlic, parsley, and egg until incorporated. Do not overwork the meat while mixing the ingredients.
  • Use cookie scoop to measure meatball mixture evenly and roll into balls using your hands. Place in a greased baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Bake 17-20 minutes, shaking pan halfway through cook time.
  • Prepare sauce while meatballs are in the oven.  Add ½ tablespoon butter and minced garlic to the saucepan. Saute on medium heat about 30 seconds or until garlic is fragrant. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, cheese, capers and brine. Bring to boil, then simmer and allow to reduce for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining butter and heavy cream (if using). Set aside until meatballs are done.
  • Remove meatballs from oven and place into piccata sauce. Heat on low just until sauce is reheated. 
  • Serve over pasta with meatballs and sauce.

Notes

Make sure to read recipe tips in the post for best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 401mg | Fiber: 1g