Chicken Piccata Meatballs
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
624 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Piccata Meatballs
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These chicken piccata meatballs take all the flavors from chicken piccata - fresh lemon, parmesan, and earthy garlic all turned into delicious meatballs! Serve with pasta, potatoes, or rice!
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Ingredients
For meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1 lemon zested
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For sauce:
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1-1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon caper brine
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
For serving:
- 8 ounces cooked pasta
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Instructions
For meatballs:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8x8 baking pan or sheet pan with non-stick spray, set aside,
- In a large mixing bowl add all the meatball ingredients and mix together until well blended.
- Shape into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and add to the prepared dish.
- Add to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
- While the meatballs bake start your sauce.
For sauce:
- In a large saute pan add butter and olive oil and set over medium-high heat.
- When the oil is hot add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Add in the chicken stock, lemon juice, capers, and caper brine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes to help reduce the sauce a little.
For serving:
- Add the pasta and meatballs to the sauce and toss to combine.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
624kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
22g
Cholesterol
201mg
(67%)
Sodium
1015mg
(42%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22g | 129% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 1015mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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