Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken Piccata Meatballs with Orzo, a dish that combines tender meatballs and zesty lemon sauce for a truly delightful experience. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. With fresh ingredients and easy preparation, it’s an irresistible meal that brings joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just blended.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions into meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides (about 8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and capers for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer while scraping up any brown bits.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Cook orzo according to package instructions; drain and serve topped with meatballs and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg