Chicken Meatballs in Lemon Butter Caper Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Meatballs in Lemon Butter Caper Sauce, a dish that effortlessly blends sophistication with comfort. These tender chicken meatballs are enveloped in a zesty lemon-caper sauce that adds brightness and richness to every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also promises to impress family and guests alike. With just 20 minutes of prep and the convenience of one skillet, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 shallots, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons cold butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix half the minced shallots, Parmesan, half-and-half, bread crumbs (reserve some), parsley, egg, and capers with the ground chicken. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Shape into 12 meatballs and coat with reserved bread crumbs.
- Brown meatballs in olive oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes; set aside.
- Sauté remaining shallots and capers in the same skillet for one minute. Add white wine and chicken stock; boil before returning meatballs to the skillet.
- Simmer until sauce reduces by half. Lower heat, add lemon juice and butter, whisking until emulsified.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg