Healthy Recipes Main Dish Meat Main Dish Meatball Chicken Piccata Meatballs 5.0 (4) 4 Reviews These chicken piccata meatballs are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, chicken piccata. Instead of traditional chicken breast cutlets, these meatballs are made from ground chicken seasoned with lemon, herbs and Parmesan cheese. The classic lemony sauce with capers, chicken broth, white wine and butter comes together as the meatballs bake. Enjoy as an appetizer, or as a main course over pasta or rice. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 24, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Meatballs 1 pound lean ground chicken 1 large egg, beaten 1/4 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper Sauce 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium shallot, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. To prepare meatballs: Place ground chicken, egg, panko, Parmesan, 2 cloves minced garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl. 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 165°F, about 15 minutes. 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. 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. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Serve the meatballs with the sauce. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco EatingWell.com, April 2024 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 399 Calories 23g Fat 14g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 4 meatballs & 3 Tbsp. sauce Calories 399 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 14g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 2g Protein 32g 65% Total Fat 23g 29% Saturated Fat 7g 37% Cholesterol 181mg 60% Vitamin A 61µg Vitamin C 4mg 5% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 2mg 11% Folate 24µg Vitamin K 12µg Sodium 482mg 21% Calcium 112mg 9% Iron 2mg 13% Magnesium 58mg 14% Potassium 979mg 21% Zinc 3mg 27% Vitamin B12 1µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.