Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together chicken, parmesan, panko, salt, garlic, and lemon zest.

Step 2

Using 2 tbsp of meat, roll into balls.

Step 3

Heat a large sautepan over medium-high heat and add oil.

Step 4

Once hot, add meatballs, turning every few minutes to ensure even cooking. Cook for 6 minutes and then remove meatballs from pan.

Step 5

In the same pan, add butter and garlic. Once melted, whisk in flour.

Step 6

Slowly whisk in chicken broth, then capers, brine, and lemon juice. Simmer sauce for 6-7 minutes, it will thicken as it cooks.

Step 7

Add meatballs back to pan and cook for another 5-6 minutes. Sauce should have thickened by now. Mix up and spoon sauce all over meatballs.

Step 8

Serve meatballs over pasta, rice, or enjoy as is.