Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Pasta, potatoes, or crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve over pasta, with potatoes, or alongside crusty bread.
Notes
Adjust the lemon juice to your taste and feel free to use ground turkey or beef instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg