Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Chicken Piccata Meatballs are made in one pan and on the table in less than 30 minutes. They can even be made ahead of time!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large lemon, sliced into wheels
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
To serve
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- lemon zest
- parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the ground chicken, egg, Italian seasoning, paprika, 2 garlic cloves, and parsley to a mixing bowl and mix with clean hands to combine. If you prefer a firmer meatball you can add 1/3 cup of ground almonds to the mix.
- Rub a bit of olive oil on the palms of your hands to keep the mixture from sticking to your hands. Roll into 15 meatballs (re-oiling your hands if necessary). Place the chicken meatballs on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Add 2 tbsp of olive oil to a non-stick pan and cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, carefully rotating until golden on all sides and cooked through. Remove the meatballs from the pan and set aside in a covered bowl to keep warm.
- To the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, butter, lemon juice, lemon slices, white wine, and capers. Using a rubber spatula, scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Cook for 3-4 mins or until the liquid has reduced by one third. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
- Add the meatballs back to the pan and toss to cover in sauce. Cook for about 2 minutes to warm everything through. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 159mg | Sodium: 884mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 878IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg
