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Chicken Piccata Meatballs

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 624 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

Instructions

For meatballs:
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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and spray an 8x8 baking pan or sheet pan with non-stick spray, set aside,
  2. In a large mixing bowl add all the meatball ingredients and mix together until well blended.
  3. Shape into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and add to the prepared dish.
  4. Add to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F.
  5. While the meatballs bake start your sauce.
For sauce:
  1. In a large saute pan add butter and olive oil and set over medium-high heat.
  2. When the oil is hot add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  3. Add in the chicken stock, lemon juice, capers, and caper brine.
  4. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes to help reduce the sauce a little.
For serving:
  1. Add the pasta and meatballs to the sauce and toss to combine.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.