Chicken Piccata Meatballs

These chicken piccata meatballs cook in one pan with a delicious pan sauce of lemon, capers, white wine, and butter. They are great served over orzo, rice or angel hair pasta.

Prep Time: Cook Time: Total Time:

15 mins 15 mins 30 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

• 2 shallots, finely minced

• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 cup half and half

• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided

• 2 tablespoons finely minced parsley, divided

• 1 large egg

• 2 tablespoons capers, divided

• 1 pound ground chicken

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed

• 1/4 cup white wine

• 1 1/4 cups chicken stock

• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into cubes

Directions

1. Add half of shallots to a large bowl. Stir in Parmesan cheese, half and half, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, 1 tablespoon parsley, and egg. Roughly chop 1 tablespoon capers and add to the bowl; add ground chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently together until everything is well incorporated.

2. Add remaining bread crumbs to a work surface or shallow dish.  Form chicken mixture into 12 meatballs, rolling each one lightly in bread crumbs to coat and to help shape the meatballs.  

3. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs to skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes, adding more oil if necessary. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.

4. Add remaining shallot and capers to the skillet and cook stirring constantly, for 1 minute.  Pour in wine and stock and bring to a boil. Return meatballs to the skillet, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, stirring occasionally, to coat meatballs in the sauce, 6 to 7 minutes.

5. Once sauce is reduced, move meatballs to one side of the skillet and turn the heat to very low. Whisk in lemon juice and cold butter, stirring constantly, until well incorporated and slightly thickened. Stir in parsley and remove from heat. Toss meatballs well with sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

624 38g 32g 37g

Calories Fats Carbs Protein

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 4

Calories 624

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 38g	49%
Saturated Fat 13g	67%
Cholesterol 204mg	68%
Sodium 1223mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 37g	75%
Vitamin C 9mg	10%
Calcium 164mg	13%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1108mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.