Lemon Chicken Meatballs
Delicious and zesty lemon chicken meatballs, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, panko breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the butter until melted and the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Add the baked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
These meatballs are great served with orzo, pasta, or a side salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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