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Easy 30-Minute Chicken Piccata Meatballs with Lemon Caper Sauce

Close-up of golden brown chicken piccata meatballs resting in a bright yellow lemon butter sauce, garnished with parsley.
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Make these easy Chicken Piccata Meatballs for a quick weeknight dinner. Ground chicken meatballs simmer in a bright lemon butter and caper sauce, delivering classic Italian-inspired flavor fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Lemon zest from 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Combine ground chicken, Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. You should have about 20 to 24 meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in a single layer, working in batches if necessary, and brown them on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes total. Remove the browned meatballs and set them aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the butter until it melts into the sauce. Add the capers and lemon zest.
  6. Return the meatballs to the skillet. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in the fresh parsley. Serve immediately over your choice of side dish.

Notes

  • For a low carb serving idea, serve these zesty chicken meatballs over zucchini noodles or steamed broccoli instead of pasta.
  • You can make these make ahead meatballs up to three days in advance. Store cooked meatballs and sauce separately in the refrigerator.
  • For a gluten free option, confirm your Panko breadcrumbs are certified gluten free.

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