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Chicken Piccata, originating from Italy, is traditionally made with chicken breast and a tangy lemon-caper sauce. This meatball variation maintains the classic flavors while offering a fun twist, making it a popular dish for family dinners and gatherings. Today, it's enjoyed globally, often adapted to suit various tastes and dietary preferences.

Ingredients

  • ground chicken
  • bread crumbs
  • parmesan cheese
  • egg
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • lemon juice
  • capers
  • chicken broth
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • flour
  • white wine

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Mix until well combined, then form into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.
  4. 4Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. 5Add meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. 6Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
  7. 7In the same skillet, add butter and flour, stirring to create a roux for 1-2 minutes.
  8. 8Slowly whisk in chicken broth and white wine, bringing to a simmer.
  9. 9Add capers and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
  10. 10Return meatballs to the skillet, coating them in the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
  11. 11Serve meatballs warm, garnished with additional parsley and lemon slices.

Ingredient Alternatives

parmesan cheese

Healthier: nutritional yeast

Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

white wine

Healthier: chicken broth

Cheaper: white grape juice

White grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

bread crumbs

Healthier: oats

Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

butter

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

Techniques

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Equipment

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Also Known As

Pollo Piccata Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ginger powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, chili sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
  2. 2Add the diced chicken to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  4. 4Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  6. 6In the same skillet, add bell peppers and broccoli, sautéing until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
  7. 7Return the chicken to the skillet and mix with the vegetables, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. 8Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over cooked rice in bowls.
  9. 9Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Equipment

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