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Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Irresistible Chicken Piccata Meatballs in Lemon-Butter Sauce

Delightful Chicken Piccata Meatballs in a vibrant lemon-butter sauce, ready in just 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or ground turkey
  • 1 cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs or your favorite breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (minced)
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper use as desired
For Sautéing and Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil add more as needed
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth low sodium if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine or substitute with broth
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 2 tbsp Capers drained
  • 1 tsp Additional Salt and Pepper for sauce seasoning
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (for garnish) optional

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Plate

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, a large egg, minced garlic, minced parsley, onion powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. With moistened hands, scoop out portions of the mixture and shape into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the meatballs in a single layer and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, add more olive oil and unsalted butter, letting the butter melt while scraping up browned bits. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth, white wine, lemon juice, and drained capers. Season with additional salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet and let them simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Freezing meatballs before cooking helps preserve flavor and texture for meal prep.

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