Chicken Piccata Meatballs: 1 Zesty Lemon Butter Recipe
These tender chicken meatballs are tossed in a zesty lemon butter sauce, bringing a taste of Italy right to your table. They’re perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Chicken
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in the butter, one tablespoon at a time, until melted and the sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in the capers.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, remove them from the oven. Pour the lemon butter sauce over the meatballs in the skillet.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Serve these meatballs over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
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