Chicken Piccata Meatballs (GF)
Juicy Chicken Piccata meatballs are pan-seared and finished in a bright, buttery lemon-caper sauce. This easy one-pMn dinner is gluten-free, full of flavor, and an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Ground Chicken

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

- .667 cup.667 cup.667 cup Gluten-Free Panko, or breadcrumbs
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Kosher Salt

- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper, ground

- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lemon Zest
Piccata Sauce
- 222 Olive Oil

- .5.5.5 Butter, Unsalted

- 3 cloves3 cloves3 cloves Garlic, minced

- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour - Primal Palate

- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Chicken Broth

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Capers
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Capers, brine
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Lemon Juice
- 111 Salt and Pepper, to taste
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, parmesan cheese, panko, salt, pepper, garlic, and lemon zest.
- Using 2 tablespoons of meat, or a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, roll the meat into balls and place on a plate.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat and add the oil.
- Add the meatballs and brown them, turning every few minutes to ensure even cooking. Cook for about 6 minutes and then remove them to a clean plate.
Piccata sauce
- In the same pan, add the butter and garlic.
- Once the butter has melted, whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth. Add the capers, caper brine, and lemon juice.
- Simmer the sauce for 6-7 minutes. It will thicken as it cooks. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the meatballs back to the pan and cook for another 5-6 minutes. The sauce should be thick.
- Serve.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan when browning the meatballs. Work in batches if you need to for an even color. Roll the meatballs gently—overworking can make them dense. Use fresh lemon juice, not bottled, as it affects the taste. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools. A splash of broth can loosen it if reheating. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. You can freeze these meatballs after browning them in the pan. Freeze them in an airtight container for up to two months. Defrost the meatballs. Make the sauce and simmer them until warm.
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Coconut Free Entrées GAPS Gluten Free Nut Free Poultry Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 504 |
| Fat: | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 36 g |
| Protein: | 27 g |
| Cholesterol: | 89 g |
| Sodium: | 445 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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