Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chicken Piccata Meatballs, a fresh twist on a classic Italian dish that combines juicy ground chicken with zesty lemon and capers. These meatballs are not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making them perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. Serve them over pasta, in a sub sandwich, or as an appetizer for an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup torn soft white bread
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to high and prepare a baking sheet with olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix torn bread, milk, cheese, and egg until combined.
- Add shallot, capers, lemon zest, salt, parsley, and ground chicken; mix gently.
- Form into 1½ tablespoon-sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Broil for about 7 minutes until golden brown.
- Sauté shallots in olive oil for the sauce; add flour, broth, lemon juice, and simmer.
- Stir in meatballs; cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg