Creamy Lemon Chicken Piccata Meatballs are outrageously good! This sauce is luscious and creamy but not too rich, with the subtle zing of lemon and pops of capers providing a beautiful freshness. Combined with plump juicy chicken meatballs, this gives the classic chicken piccata a serious run for its money! The sauce is so good, you’ll want it on tap!

Prep Time

    •    Prep time: 10 minutes
    •    Cook time: 15 minutes
    •    Yield: Serves 4-5

Ingredients

Meatballs:

    •    1 pound ground chicken
    •    1 egg
    •    3/4 cup breadcrumbs
    •    2 garlic cloves minced
    •    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
    •    1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
    •    Salt and pepper

Sauce:

    •    1 tbsp olive oil
    •    3 tbsps butter
    •    1 tbsp all purpose flour
    •    1 cup chicken broth
    •    1 cup heavy cream
    •    1/4 – 1/3 cup lemon juice adjust to taste
    •    1/4 cup capers drained
    •    Salt and pepper

Method

1. Place Meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. If it’s too wet to form balls, add a touch of extra breadcrumbs or refrigerate.
   
   
2. Scoop up a heaped tablespoon and with slightly wet hands, roll into balls.
   
   
3. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add half the meatballs and cook for 4 minutes, browning all over but still raw inside. Remove onto a plate, repeat with remaining meatballs.
   
   
4. Wipe skillet clean with paper towel. Reduce heat to medium.
   
   
5. Melt butter in skillet, then add flour. Mix and cook for 1 minute, then add lemon juice, chicken broth and cream.
   
   
6. Bring to simmer then add meatballs. Simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
   
   
7. Stir through parsley and capers. I like serving this with pasta with more parmesan cheese!
   
   

NOTE: To make this with milk instead of cream, just add an extra 1 tbsp of flour into the butter, plus add 2 tbsp of grated parmesan into the sauce. This will thicken the sauce nicely, it will taste fantastic and is a healthier option!

This great family recipe is thanks to Spend-with-Pennies Recipes at https://www.spendwithpennies.com/creamy-lemon-chicken-piccata-meatballs/