Chicken Piccata Meatballs

5 from 1 vote

You'll love these savory Chicken Piccata Meatballs with a zesty lemon caper sauce. Perfect for pasta or as a tasty appetizer!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Calories: 368kcal

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 lb Ground chicken
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
2/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 Egg beaten
1/4 cup Parsley chopped
1 tbsp Lemon zest
1 tsp Kosher salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper

Sauce

4 tbsp Butter unsalted
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 tbsp Flour
1 cup Chicken broth
1/4 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
1/4 cup Capers
2 tbsp Caper brine

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine grated Pecorino Romano cheese, panko breadcrumbs, kosher salt, black pepper, minced garlic, parsley, and lemon zest.
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, 2/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 3 cloves Garlic, 1/4 cup Parsley, 1 tsp Kosher salt, 1/2 tsp Black pepper, 1 tbsp Lemon zest
Beat an egg and add it along with ground chicken to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix until just combined.
1 lb Ground chicken, 1 Egg
Using about 2 1/2 tablespoons per meatball, form the mixture into balls.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add meatballs to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned all around and cooked through. Remove meatballs and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt unsalted butter.
4 tbsp Butter
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3 cloves Garlic
Whisk in flour until lightly browned.
1 tbsp Flour
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, freshly squeezed lemon juice, capers, and caper brine. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 7 minutes.
1 cup Chicken broth, 1/4 cup Lemon juice, 1/4 cup Capers, 2 tbsp Caper brine
Return meatballs to the skillet with the sauce.
Cook for an additional 5 minutes, spooning the sauce over the meatballs.
Optionally, garnish with lemon slices and chopped flat-leaf parsley.
Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta or enjoy them on their own.

Notes

Leftovers?

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm in a skillet or microwave. For freezing, store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

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