Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chicken Piccata Meatballs, a modern twist on the classic Italian dish that combines savory ground chicken with zesty lemon, capers, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. These tender meatballs are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether served as an appetizer, over pasta, or alongside a vibrant salad. The refreshing flavors will impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe. Enjoy this flavorful dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup torn soft white bread
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped capers
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt
- Chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your broiler to high and prepare a baking sheet with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, mix torn bread with milk, cheese, and egg; let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add shallots, capers, lemon zest, salt, and parsley; combine well.
- Gently fold in ground chicken and form into meatballs. Broil until golden brown (about 7 minutes).
- For the sauce: Sauté shallots in olive oil, whisk in flour, then add broth and lemon juice. Simmer with capers.
- Combine meatballs with sauce; cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg