Chicken piccata meatballs
These Chicken Piccata Meatballs combine the classic flavors of chicken piccata with the fun of meatballs! Tender chicken meatballs are simmered in a bright lemon-caper sauce for an easy and delicious meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.25 cup capers, drained
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Add capers and cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Serve over pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables.