These chicken piccata meatballs are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, chicken piccata.

Enjoy as an appetizer, or as a main course over pasta or rice.

Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

a recipe photo of the Chicken Piccata Meatballs

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With clean, wet hands, gently mix to thoroughly combine.

Form into 16 meatballs (generous 2 tablespoons each) and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center registers 165F, about 15 minutes.

the ingredients to make the Chicken Piccata Meatballs

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Meanwhile, make sauce:Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Add shallot; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.

Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

a photo of the meat being rolled into balls

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Sprinkle with flour; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Stir in broth and wine; simmer until thickened and reduced by about half, 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, butter and capers.

a photo of the sauce being cooked in a pan

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Serve the meatballs with the sauce.

Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 4 meatballs & 3 Tbsp.

a photo of the meatballs being cooked in the sauce

Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco