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Chicken

Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) capers, drained
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Shredded Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges

Description

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 1-in. balls.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
3. Add broth and wine to pan; increase heat to medium-high. Cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add capers and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Add meatballs. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are cooked through, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in butter until melted. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges.