Ingredients
– 1 lb ground chicken (or substitute with ground turkey)
– 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
– 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 4 cloves garlic, minced for the meatballs
– 1 tbsp lemon zest
– 2 tbsp oil for cooking the meatballs
– 1/2 stick butter for the sauce
– 3 cloves garlic, minced for the sauce
– 1 tbsp flour
– 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium can be used)
– 1/4 cup capers plus 2 tbsp caper brine
– 1/4 cup lemon juice
– 1 lb ground chicken
– 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
1-First, in a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground chicken, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp salt, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tbsp lemon zest. Mix gently to keep the texture light.
2-Next, form the mixture into meatballs using about 2 tbsp per ball, which should give you around 20 pieces.
3-Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and cook the meatballs, turning them frequently for even cooking, for about 6 minutes. Then, remove them from the pan.
4-In the same pan, melt 1/2 stick butter and sauté 3 cloves minced garlic until fragrant.
5-Whisk in 1 tbsp flour, then slowly add 1 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup capers with 2 tbsp caper brine, and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Let the sauce simmer for 6-7 minutes until it thickens.
6-Finally, return the meatballs to the pan and cook for another 5-6 minutes to coat them with the sauce.
Last Step:
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🦃 Ground turkey can be used as a substitute for chicken.
🌾 Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
🍋 Add extra lemon juice or zest to enhance tartness if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs