Lemon chicken piccata meatballs
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Lemon chicken piccata meatballs
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These lemon chicken piccata meatballs are easy to make and perfect served with al dente pasta for a delicious family dinner.
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Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) ground chicken / chicken mince
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs (panko/gluten-free/fresh)
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1 cup chicken stock (alternatively ½ cup white white wine + ½ cup stock)
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1-2 tsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- To make the meatballs, combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. With a wooden spoon, mix well.
- With wet hands, form meatballs the size of golf balls.
- Heat a large pan or skillet over high heat and add a few tablespoons of olive oil. Cook the meatballs until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- To make the sauce, melt the butter in the pan and add the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the stock (and wine, if using), capers, parsley and lemon juice. Allow to come to a simmer.
- Add the meatballs and cook for another 7-10 minutes, coating the meatballs in the sauce, until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Season to taste and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
904mg
(38%)
Potassium
730mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
361IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 904mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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