Lemony Chicken Piccata Meatballs
Lemony Chicken Piccata Meatballs deliver tender, juicy chicken bites coated in a bright butter-lemon sauce punctuated by briny capers and a hint of white wine. Parmesan and herbs enrich the meatballs while the pan sauce stays silky and vibrant. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner over orzo, rice, or thin pasta when you’re craving something citrusy and comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Add half of the shallots to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, half and half, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon parsley, and the egg. Roughly chop 1 tablespoon capers and add them to the bowl; add the ground chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until everything is well combined.
- 2
Spread the remaining bread crumbs on a work surface or in a shallow dish. Shape the chicken mixture into 12 meatballs, rolling each one lightly in the bread crumbs to coat and help form the meatballs.
- 3
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes, adding more oil if needed. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the remaining shallot and capers to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- 5
Pour in the wine and stock and bring to a boil. Return the meatballs to the skillet, reduce the heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by half to coat the meatballs in the sauce, 6 to 7 minutes.
- 6
Once the sauce is reduced, move the meatballs to one side of the skillet and lower the heat to very low. Whisk in the lemon juice and cold butter, stirring constantly, until well incorporated and slightly thickened. Stir in the parsley and remove from the heat. Toss the meatballs well with the sauce and serve immediately.
- Calories 528.07 kcal High
- Protein 34.46 g Good Source
- Carbs 26.22 g Moderate
- Total Fat 30.62 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.27 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 183.22 mg High
- Sodium 1314.28 mg High
- Fiber 2.88 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.25 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.51 g Moderate
- Calcium 178.58 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.25 mg Moderate
- Potassium 172.56 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 24.73 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.63 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.46 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Lemony Chicken Piccata Meatballs is an Italian dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Capers, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 528.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemony Chicken Piccata Meatballs?
- It is an Italian meatball recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lemony Chicken Piccata Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Capers, Chicken Stock, Eggs. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Lemony Chicken Piccata Meatballs?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lemony Chicken Piccata Meatballs?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 528.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemony Chicken Piccata Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 6 steps.
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