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A skillet with cooked browned meatballs in a lemon herb sauce, garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. A white cloth and a cut lemon are placed beside the skillet on a white surface.
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Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Try our Chicken Piccata Meatballs for a flavorful twist on a classic dish. Tender meatballs in a zesty lemon-caper sauce make for a delicious and easy dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 328kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup parmesan dried, grated
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley minced
  • 1 Tablespoon oil

Sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoon capers with brine
  • 1 Tablespoons parsley

Instructions

  • Combine chicken, shallot, egg, parmesan, panko, salt, garlic, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon parsley in a large bowl and mix thoroughly
    A glass bowl containing minced meat, breadcrumbs, chopped onions, one egg, chopped parsley, salt, and grated cheese on a marble countertop.
  • Roll mixture into 1 inch meatballs, You can use a Tablespoon sized cookie dough scoop to aid in this, or do it with your hands.
    A white plate holds numerous uncooked meatballs, mixed with diced onions and herbs, arranged in a circular pattern on a white marbled surface.
  • Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and add meatballs
    A frying pan containing evenly spaced, partially cooked meatballs on a marble countertop.
  • Cook meatballs 4-5 minutes on one side, until browned, flip, and cook on seconds side until cooked through
  • Remove meatballs from skillet, and add a tablespoon of oil
  • Add onion, and stir fry until onions begin to brown
    A stainless steel pan on a marble surface contains sautéing sliced red onions with olive oil and browned residue on the bottom.
  • Stir in flour and continue cooking for about a minute, until the flour just begins to brown
  • Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice until thickened, then stir in capers
    A pot of creamy sauce with visible capers and red onion slices, placed on a white countertop.
  • Add meatballs, and stir to coat with sauce
  • Sprinkle with parsley
    A skillet filled with cooked meatballs in a creamy sauce, garnished with chopped parsley.

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Notes

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 894mg | Potassium: 709mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 2mg