Description
Lemon Chicken Piccata Meatballs are a vibrant twist on traditional meatballs, combining tender ground chicken with zesty lemon and briny capers. This delectable dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, offering a restaurant-quality experience right at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll impress your family and friends while enjoying every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, ground
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (seasoned)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp capers
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs (about two tablespoons each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, heat chicken broth and capers in a skillet over medium heat until simmering.
- Toss the baked meatballs in the sauce to coat before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg