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Spring Lemon Garlic Chicken Meatballs

Delicious and light chicken meatballs infused with fresh lemon and garlic, perfect for a spring meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Lemon Garlic Sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  5. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake and Prepare Sauce
  1. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
  2. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the lemon garlic sauce by combining chicken broth, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and parsley in a small skillet over medium heat.
  3. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
Serve
  1. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and drizzle with the lemon garlic sauce.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be served with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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