Description
Chicken Piccata Meatballs are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, featuring tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich lemon-butter sauce. Bursting with zesty flavors and fragrant herbs, these meatballs are perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Quick to prepare, they are sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for novice cooks!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- 2. Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- 3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 4. Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 5. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth; let simmer.
- 6. Add baked meatballs to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg