Description
Chicken Piccata Meatballs are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, combining tender ground chicken with a zesty lemon-caper sauce. These flavorful meatballs are perfect for family dinners, parties, or as an appetizer. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they can be served over pasta, in sandwiches, or enjoyed on their own. With their unique flavor profile and versatile serving options, Chicken Piccata Meatballs are sure to impress anyone at your table.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup torn soft white bread
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 pound ground chicken
- Olive oil
- Chicken broth
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to high and drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mix bread, milk, cheese, and egg. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in shallots, capers, lemon zest, salt, parsley, and ground chicken until just combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs and place them on the baking sheet; broil for about 7 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce, sauté shallots in olive oil before adding flour, broth, and lemon juice. Simmer and stir in capers.
- Add meatballs to the sauce and simmer together for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling & Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg