Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 2 tablespoons capers (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, then stir in capers.
- Simmer until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve with buttery pasta, mashed potatoes, or salad as desired.
Notes
For a juicier meatball, avoid overmixing the chicken mixture and don’t overcook the meatballs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg