Description

These Chicken Piccata Meatballs are the perfect twist on a classic Italian favorite. Juicy ground chicken meatballs are simmered in a bright, buttery lemon-caper sauce that feels both elegant and comforting. This easy one-pan meal is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or when you’re craving a fresh and flavorful chicken recipe. Serve it with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a satisfying, quick dinner idea that never fails.

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup breadcrumbs

1 large egg

2 cloves garlic (minced)

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

2 cloves garlic (minced for sauce)

3/4 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons capers

1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)

1 tablespoon water (optional for slurry)

Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.

2. Form into 1.5-inch meatballs.

3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

4. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

5. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, zest, and capers. Simmer for 2 minutes.

6. Return meatballs to skillet and simmer 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.

7. (Optional) Mix cornstarch and water, stir in to thicken sauce.

8. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

9. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or veggies.

Notes

Use ground turkey as a swap for chicken if preferred.

Don’t skip the capers — they’re key to classic piccata flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 meatballs
Calories: 380
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: chicken meatballs, piccata sauce, lemon chicken, light dinner, healthy meatballs, easy chicken dinner