Description
Chicken Piccata Meatballs offer a fresh twist on the traditional Italian dish, combining ground chicken with zesty lemon and briny capers for a delightful flavor experience. These tender meatballs are enveloped in a creamy lemon sauce that elevates them to new heights of deliciousness, making them perfect for any gathering or family dinner. Easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, these meatballs can be served in various ways—over pasta, in a sub sandwich, or as an appetizing bite at parties. With their impressive taste and presentation, Chicken Piccata Meatballs will undoubtedly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup torn, soft white bread, crust removed
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, from 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
- Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat broiler to high and drizzle a baking sheet with oil.
- In a bowl, mix torn bread, milk, cheese, and egg until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in shallots, capers, lemon zest, salt, parsley, and ground chicken until just mixed. Form into 1½ tablespoon balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Broil meatballs for about 7 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté shallots in oil until fragrant. Whisk in flour and gradually add broth and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add meatballs to the sauce; simmer covered for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg