Description
Juicy and flavorful chicken meatballs seasoned with zesty lemon and cracked black pepper, perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or party snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, and parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add meatballs in batches and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove meatballs from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra lemon wedges and parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter option, bake meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes instead of pan-frying.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Serve with a side of tzatziki or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg