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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 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
Lemon Garlic Sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 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, egg, minced garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
  4. 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 internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  2. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by combining chicken broth, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil in a small saucepan.
  3. Simmer the sauce over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then stir in chopped parsley.
Serve
  1. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and drizzle the lemon garlic sauce over them.
  2. Serve warm, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These meatballs can be served with a side of vegetables or over a bed of rice for a complete meal.

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