Lemon Chicken Meatballs

26 mins
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Combine ground chicken, half of the garlic, grated cheese, panko, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Combine.
  2. 2Combine ground chicken, half of the garlic, grated cheese, panko, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Combine.
  3. 3Combine ground chicken, half of the garlic, grated cheese, panko, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Combine.
  4. 4Add EVOO to a got skillet and place mini meatballs. Rotate and cook until browned on all sides. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  5. 5Add EVOO to a got skillet and place mini meatballs. Rotate and cook until browned on all sides. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  6. 6Add EVOO to a got skillet and place mini meatballs. Rotate and cook until browned on all sides. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  7. 7Add butter and remaining garlic to the same skillet and sauté, being sure to scrape any bits off the bottom of the pot.
  8. 8Add butter and remaining garlic to the same skillet and sauté, being sure to scrape any bits off the bottom of the pot.
  9. 9Add butter and remaining garlic to the same skillet and sauté, being sure to scrape any bits off the bottom of the pot.
  10. 10Whisk in flour and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  11. 11Whisk in flour and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  12. 12Whisk in flour and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
  13. 13SLOWLY whisk in chicken broth until a creamy sauce forms. Then add in lemon juice and capers.
  14. 14SLOWLY whisk in chicken broth until a creamy sauce forms. Then add in lemon juice and capers.
  15. 15SLOWLY whisk in chicken broth until a creamy sauce forms. Then add in lemon juice and capers.
  16. 16Return meatballs to your pot, cover and simmer on low. Toss meatballs in your creamy lemon sauce until fully coated.
  17. 17Return meatballs to your pot, cover and simmer on low. Toss meatballs in your creamy lemon sauce until fully coated.
  18. 18Return meatballs to your pot, cover and simmer on low. Toss meatballs in your creamy lemon sauce until fully coated.
  19. 19Serve over rice, mashed potatoes or pasta - garnish with extra parsley & grated cheese!
  20. 20Serve over rice, mashed potatoes or pasta - garnish with extra parsley & grated cheese!
  21. 21Serve over rice, mashed potatoes or pasta - garnish with extra parsley & grated cheese!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 0.5 C Grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 C Grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 C Grated Parmesan
  • 0.75 C Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 0.75 C Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 0.75 C Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 TBSP Lemon Zest
  • 2 TBSP Lemon Zest
  • 2 TBSP Lemon Zest
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Parsley, minced
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Parsley, minced
  • 2 TBSP Fresh Parsley, minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 TBSP EVOO
  • 2 TBSP EVOO
  • 2 TBSP EVOO
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • 2 TBSP Butter
  • 1.5 tsp Flour
  • 1.5 tsp Flour
  • 1.5 tsp Flour
  • 1 C Chicken Broth
  • 1 C Chicken Broth
  • 1 C Chicken Broth
  • 0.5 Lemon Lemon, juiced
  • 0.5 Lemon Lemon, juiced
  • 0.5 Lemon Lemon, juiced
  • 2 TBSP Capers
  • 2 TBSP Capers
  • 2 TBSP Capers

Equipment

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