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Chicken Piccata Meatballs


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Super flavorful, tender and delicious meatballs served with a lemony caper sauce and mashed potatoes, pasta, rice or veggies.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine chicken meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix well with a fork, keeping the mixture as fluffy as possible.

  2. 2

    Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and roll the chicken mixture into 1 1/2 inch size meatballs, spreading out evenly onto the baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake in a 425 F oven for 16 minutes, then remove from oven.

  4. 4

    Heat butter in a large pan on the stovetop, add minced garlic, capers and caper juice/brine, and sauté for 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add a generous splash of white wine, bring to a simmer, and let reduce for 1-2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and chicken broth, bring back to a simmer, then add the chicken meatballs.

  7. 7

    Baste the meatballs with the sauce, reduce heat, cover with a lid, and let simmer for several minutes until ready to serve.